Aarti
Originally released in 1962. Aarti is a romance/drama film. directed by Phani Majumdar. With a runtime of 2h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, and Pradeep Kumar
Synopsis
An unemployed young man named Deepak (Pradeep Kumar) saves Aarti Gupta (Meena Kumari), a hardworking and dedicated doctor, from drowning, and the two eventually fall in love with each other, although she is already engaged to Dr. Prakash (Ashok Kumar). Although Aarti's father firmly disapproves of this relationship, Deepak and Aarti marry. She moves in with him and his family, which includes his brother, Niranjan (Ramesh Deo), his sister-in-law, Jaswanti (Shashikala), their three children, and Deepak's father (Jagirdar). That leaves the humiliated Prakash determined to get Aarti back, whatever he may have to do. He manages to bring a discord in their marital life, so much so that Deepak asks Aarti to leave, and she returns home to her father. This is followed by Deepak having a serious accident, when Prakash is the only surgeon who can operate on him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 36m
156 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Rajshri Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aarti about?
An unemployed young man named Deepak (Pradeep Kumar) saves Aarti Gupta (Meena Kumari), a hardworking and dedicated doctor, from drowning, and the two eventually fall in love with each other, althou...
Who directed Aarti?
Aarti was directed by Phani Majumdar.
How long is Aarti?
Aarti has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes (156 minutes total).
When was Aarti released?
Aarti was released on August 3, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Aarti?
The main cast of Aarti includes Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, Pradeep Kumar, Shashikala, Peace Kanwal.