
Prem Shastra
1974, Hindi. Directed by B. R. Ishara.
Writer Sagar Sharma is in love with a much younger woman named Barkha. When Sagar meets his ex-wife, Neelima, she tells him that Barkha is her daughter. Perturbed that he is dating his ex-step-daughter, Sagar disbelieves her and continues to have his affair with Barkha. And then Neelima tells him that she had an affair with his elder brother and that Barkha is his daughter. Sagar will now decide to end this affair, as neither the community nor his very own brother will permit him to have an affair with his own niece.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 1 January 1974
- Country
- India
- Written by
- B. R. Ishara
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Prem Shastra runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Prem Shastra is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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What movies are like Prem Shastra?
If you liked Prem Shastra, try Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Vivah, Parineeta.
Who directed Prem Shastra?
Prem Shastra (1974) was directed by B. R. Ishara and stars Dev Anand, Zeenat Aman, Bindu.