Junoon
1978, Hindi. Directed by Shyam Benegal.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- Shyam BenegalDirector
- Shashi KapoorJaved Khan
- Shabana AzmiFirdaus (Javed's wife)
- Jennifer KendalMrs. Mariam Labadoor
- Naseeruddin ShahSarfaraz Khan
- Kulbhushan KharbandaLalal Ramjimal
- Jalal AghaKader Khan
- Nafisa AliRuth Labadoor
- Ismat ChughtaiMaternal Grandmother of Ruth Labadoor
- Deepti NavalRashid's wife
- Tom AlterPriest
- Kunal KapoorCast
- Geoffrey KendalCast
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1978
- Original title
- जुनून
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Ruskin Bond, Shyam Benegal
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How long is Junoon?
Junoon runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does Junoon have a post-credits scene?
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Junoon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Junoon is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Junoon on?
Junoon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 December 1978. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Junoon?
If you liked Junoon, try The One That Got Away, Waiting for Anya, The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell.
Who directed Junoon?
Junoon (1978) was directed by Shyam Benegal and stars Shashi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Jennifer Kendal.