Jaani Dushman (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Jaani Dushman is an action, horror, mystery and romance film directed by Rajkumar Kohli, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. Jwala Prasad is to marry the girl of his dreams. On the day of the marriage, she is dressed all in red, as is the tradition in India. Just before the wedding she slips off to meet her real lover. When Jwala finds out, be is so enraged at he turns into a monster and kills both the to-be bride and her male friend. The saga does not end here, and this monster continues to terrorize the region, first abducting brides dressed in red just before the wedding procession stops at a Mandir (temple).
Who’s in it. Jaani Dushman stars Sunil Dutt as Lakhan, Sanjeev Kumar as Thakur (Shera's Father), Shatrughan Sinha as Shera and Vinod Mehra as Madman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Jaani Dushman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jaani Dushman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jaani Dushman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jaani Dushman (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jaani Dushman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jaani Dushman worth watching?
- Jaani Dushman holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jaani Dushman?
- Jaani Dushman stars Sunil Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Mehra and Rekha.
- When was Jaani Dushman released?
- Jaani Dushman was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.