Sangdil (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film
Released in 1952, Sangdil is a drama film directed by R.C. Talwar, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. A loose adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic, Jane Eyre. In this version childhood sweethearts are separated and grow up in different worlds. The girl is brought up to be a 'pujaaran' (priestess) while the boy grows up to be a dejected 'thakur', turned vindictive by life's injustices. Fate inevitably brings them together at a later juncture, and all seems happy and perfect for the young couple, until she discovers his deep, dark secret.
Who’s in it. Sangdil stars Madhubala as Kamla, Dilip Kumar as Shankar, Dara Singh and Leela Chitnis as Dhaai Maa, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sangdil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sangdil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sangdil (1952)?
- In US, Sangdil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Sangdil?
- Sangdil stars Madhubala, Dilip Kumar, Dara Singh, Leela Chitnis and Shammi.
- When was Sangdil released?
- Sangdil was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.