Jyoti (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Jyoti is a drama film directed by Pramod Chakravorty, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Sunanda will not hear of her son marrying a poor villager's daughter, and she convinces him that Gauri should get married to Govind. Although her father is opposed to his daughter marrying a senile man, Gauri accepts Govind and marries him. She finds out that she and Govind have no status in the household, which is run on the whims and fancies of Sunanda, her maid, Chintamani, and Niranjan. Niranjan is misguided by a dancer, Mallika, and Amirchand who are after his wealth. Gauri must now decide to have her own life or be chained down.
Who’s in it. Jyoti stars Jeetendra as Govind Pratap Singh, Hema Malini as Gauri, Ashok Kumar as Raja Saab and Shashikala as Sunanda, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jyoti page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jyoti tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jyoti (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jyoti change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Jyoti?
- Jyoti stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Ashok Kumar, Shashikala and Om Shivpuri.
- When was Jyoti released?
- Jyoti was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.