Shehnai
1947, Hindi. Directed by P.L. Santoshi.
A struggling entertainer trying to keep his dance company afloat with the help of his four daughters. However, his wife is worried about the disrepute the profession is bringing the girls and diminishing their chances of marriage.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 August 1947
- Original title
- शहनाई
- Country
- India
- Written by
- P.L. Santoshi
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Shehnai runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
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Which OTT platform is Shehnai on?
Shehnai isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 1947. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shehnai?
If you liked Shehnai, try 1 Chance 2 Dance, Take the Lead, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Shehnai?
Shehnai (1947) was directed by P.L. Santoshi and stars Nasir Khan, Rehana, Indumati.