Lajja (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2001, Lajja is a drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, running about 165 minutes. “When Tears Stop... A Revolution Begins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vaidehi (Manisha Koirala) gets married to Raghuvir (Jackie Shroff), an NRI. Suffering the agony of an unhappy marriage, she decides to run away from him when she learns that she is pregnant and he wants to take the child away from her. In her pursuit for freedom, she meets Mythili (Mahima Chaudhury) a bride-to-be, Janaki (Madhuri Dixit) a theatre artist and Ramdulari (Rekha) a village midwife - all of whom are victims of male chauvinism. They however refuse to be put down and fight for their rights.
Who’s in it. Lajja stars Rekha as Ramdulaari, Anil Kapoor as Raju, Jackie Shroff as Raghu and Madhuri Dixit as Janki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Lajja has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lajja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lajja tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lajja (2001)?
- In US, Lajja is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lajja worth watching?
- Lajja holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lajja?
- Lajja stars Rekha, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit and Ajay Devgn.
- When was Lajja released?
- Lajja was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.