Jadu Ka Shankh (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film
Released in 1974, Jadu Ka Shankh is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Sai Paranjape.
What it’s about. Shyam and Soni live with their mother in a village. They are very poor. The children give away the only bread piece to a hungry saint, who in turn gives them a magical conch. The children somehow discover that the conch reveals something foul concerning the listener. While patrolling, the disguised king reaches the kids and the children give the conch to him, requesting to pass it to the king, saying that this is magical. The king, using the conch, finds that his cousin wants to poison him. The king reaches his palace and confirms the plot against him and punishes the culprits. The king sends jewelery, garments, sweets, fruits etc for the kids and punishes the moneylender, and comes to take them along. The message "Good deeds do not go unrewarded".
Who’s in it. Jadu Ka Shankh stars Nandita Aras, Sulabha Deshpande, Girish Karnad and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jadu Ka Shankh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jadu Ka Shankh tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jadu Ka Shankh (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jadu Ka Shankh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Jadu Ka Shankh?
- Jadu Ka Shankh stars Nandita Aras, Sulabha Deshpande, Girish Karnad, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Rahul Ranade.
- When was Jadu Ka Shankh released?
- Jadu Ka Shankh was released in 1974.