Laila (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1984, Laila is a romance film directed by Saawan Kumar Tak, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Bitter hatred had always existed between two Rajput families, namely those of Bharat Singh and Prithviraj Singh, resulting in the death of Bharat's nephew. Years later, Prithviraj's son Dharamraj gets married to Sunaina, who gives birth to a baby boy named Deshraj. On Deshraj's 10th birthday, Prithviraj goes to make peace with Bharat and invites him for a birthday party, which Bharat attends, but there is no end to the animosity - which results in the death of Prithviraj, when his chauffeur, Chandu, is bribed and manipulated by Bharat and his men. (Watch for more)
Who’s in it. Laila stars Sunil Dutt as Dharamraj Singh / Thakur Prithviraj Singh, Anil Kapoor as Kumar Deshraj Singh, Poonam Dhillon as Leela and Anita Raj as Padmini Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Laila has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laila tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laila (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Laila change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Laila worth watching?
- Laila holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laila?
- Laila stars Sunil Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon, Anita Raj and Pradeep Kumar.
- When was Laila released?
- Laila was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.