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Aradhana

1969 · 169 min · Director: Shakti Samanta

Aradhana (1969) is a romance, directed by Shakti Samanta. It stars Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna. The 169-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What Aradhana Is About

Vandana and Arun marry in secret, and when Arun is killed in an air crash nobody recognises the marriage. She has to give her child up for adoption and then takes work as his nanny in order to stay near him. Shakti Samanta directed, and the story was changed after shooting had begun so that Rajesh Khanna could play a double role, both Arun and his son Suraj. It opened in November 1969 and made Khanna a star overnight. Sharmila Tagore gave one of the performances of her career and won the Filmfare award for best actress, while the film took best film. S. D. Burman wrote the music and Kishore Kumar sang it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aradhana about?

Vandana and Arun marry in secret, and when Arun is killed in an air crash nobody recognises the marriage. She has to give her child up for adoption and then takes work as his nanny in order to stay near him.

Where can I watch Aradhana?

Aradhana is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Aradhana?

Aradhana runs for 169 minutes (2h 49m).

When did Aradhana come out?

Aradhana was released in 1969.

Who directed Aradhana?

Aradhana was directed by Shakti Samanta.

Who stars in Aradhana?

Aradhana stars Sharmila Tagore, Rajesh Khanna, Sujit Kumar, Pahadi Sanyal.

What is Aradhana's rating?

Aradhana holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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