Laila Majnun (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, Laila Majnun is a notable film directed by B. N. Rao, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Qais and Laila fall in love with each other when they are young, but when they grow up Laila's father doesn't allow them to be together. Qais becomes obsessed with her, and his tribe Banu 'Amir and the community gives him the epithet of “Majnun” ("crazy", literally "possessed by jinn"). When Qais asked for Laila’s hand in marriage, her father refused because it would be a scandal for her to marry someone considered mentally unbalanced. Soon after, Laila was married to another noble and rich merchant. When Qais heard of her marriage, he fled the tribal camp and began wandering the surrounding desert.
Who’s in it. Laila Majnun stars Nordin Ahmad and Latifah Omar.
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- Where can I watch Laila Majnun (1962)?
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- Who stars in Laila Majnun?
- Laila Majnun stars Nordin Ahmad and Latifah Omar.
- When was Laila Majnun released?
- Laila Majnun was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.