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Junoon

19782h 21mShyam Benegal

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Set during the 1857 War of Independence, an obsessed Indian Nawab desires to wed a young Anglo-Indian woman, but the girl's obstinate mother stands between them.

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What is Junoon (1978) about?

Set during the 1857 War of Independence, an obsessed Indian Nawab desires to wed a young Anglo-Indian woman, but the girl's obstinate mother stands between them.

Who stars in Junoon?

Junoon stars Shashi Kapoor (Javed Khan), Shabana Azmi (Firdaus (Javed's wife)), Jennifer Kendal (Mrs. Mariam Labadoor), Naseeruddin Shah (Sarfaraz Khan), Kulbhushan Kharbanda (Lalal Ramjimal). The film was directed by Shyam Benegal.

How long is Junoon?

Junoon has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1978.

Where can I watch Junoon?

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