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Damini

1993 · 175 min · Director: Rajkumar Santoshi

Damini (1993) is a crime film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. It stars Meenakshi Sheshadri and Sunny Deol. The 175-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What Damini Is About

Damini, from an ordinary family, marries into a wealthy household. One day she witnesses the assault on the family's housemaid by her husband's brother and his friends. She is told to stay silent for the honour of the family, decides to seek justice instead, and has to leave the house because of it. Help comes from a drink ruined former advocate. Rajkumar Santoshi's 1993 film is among the most remembered woman centred pictures in Indian cinema, and the lawyer's outburst at the slowness of justice entered everyday speech. Sunny Deol won a national award for the part.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damini about?

Damini, from an ordinary family, marries into a wealthy household. One day she witnesses the assault on the family's housemaid by her husband's brother and his friends.

Where can I watch Damini?

Damini is available to watch on digital platforms such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Damini?

Damini runs for 175 minutes (2h 55m).

When did Damini come out?

Damini was released in 1993.

Who directed Damini?

Damini was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

Who stars in Damini?

Damini stars Meenakshi Sheshadri, Sunny Deol, Rishi Kapoor, Tinnu Anand.

What is Damini's rating?

Damini holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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