

1942: A Love Story
1994, Hindi. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
The son of a politician loyal to the British rule falls in love with the daughter of a freedom fighter.
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- Vidhu Vinod ChopraDirector
- Anil KapoorNaren Singh
- Manisha KoiralaRajeshwari Pathak
- Jackie ShroffShubhankar
- Anupam KherRaghuvir Pathak
- ChandniChanda Bisht
- Danny DenzongpaMajor Bisht
- Brian GloverGeneral Douglas
- PranAbid Ali Baig
- Sushma SethGayatri Singh
- Ashish VidhyarthiAshutosh Pathak
- Shivkumar SubramaniamBishti Baba
- Raghubir YadavMunna
Details
- Released
- 15 April 1994
- Original title
- १९४२: ए लव स्टोरी
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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1942: A Love Story: quick answers
Is 1942: A Love Story worth watching?
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How long is 1942: A Love Story?
1942: A Love Story runs 157 minutes (2h 37m).
Does 1942: A Love Story have a post-credits scene?
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1942: A Love Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
1942: A Love Story is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is 1942: A Love Story on?
1942: A Love Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like 1942: A Love Story?
If you liked 1942: A Love Story, try Supercross, Sahara, The Magic of Ordinary Days.
Who directed 1942: A Love Story?
1942: A Love Story (1994) was directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and stars Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff.