Kaajal

1965·Movie
2h 50min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Kaajal fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The Munim (Clerk) in Ranimaa's family lives with his son, Kaushal and daughter, Madhavi. After he passes away, Ranimaa brings up both children as her own, along with her only son, Rajesh. Years later, Rajesh has grown up and is of marriageable age. He meets with beautiful Bhanu Saxena and both fall in love with each other. Shortly thereafter, in a boating accident, Kaushal passes away, leaving behind a devastated Madhavi, Rajesh, who blames himself for his death, and Ranimaa. A few months later, Rajesh gets married to Bhanu and she moves in with them. Bhanu dislikes Madhavi and would like her out of the way, she goes to the extent of accusing her of having an affair with her husband.
Indian DramaFamily SagaRomantic EntanglementsHistorical SettingSocial CommentaryMelodramatic StoryComplex RelationshipsEmotional Turmoil

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Kaajal worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Kaajal?

2 h 50 min

Kaajal runs 2 h 50 min.

What language is Kaajal in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

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