Lajja

2001

Lajja

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Movie Info

Director Raj Kumar Santoshi explores cultural misogyny with a quartet of compelling tales in this intense and personal drama. Pregnant and locked in a loveless marriage with her uncaring husband, Raghu (Jackie Shroff), Manisha abandons him to embark on a soul-searching and sometimes disturbing journey. The four Sitas she meets on her long journey each weave a telling tale concerning their integral roles in their respective communities and the hardships they've faced in trying times.

Rating:

PG-13
Genre:

Art House & International, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By:

Rajkumar Santoshi
Written By:

Rajkumar Santoshi
In Theaters:

Aug 31, 2001 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 25, 2003
Runtime:

202 minutes
Studio:

Santoshi Productions

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Cast

Madhuri Dixit
as Janki

Manisha Koirala
as Vaidehi

Rekha
as Ramdulaari

Mahima Chowdhury

Mahima Chaudhry
as Maithili

Sonali Bendre
as Dancer - 'Mujhe Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai'

Urmila Matondkar
as Special appearance

Jackie Shroff
as Raghu

Ajay Devgan
as Phulwa

Anil Kapoor
as Raju

Beena Banerjee
as Vaidehi's mother

Suresh Oberoi
as Raghuveer's father

Johnny Lever
as Fakhruddin

Razak Khan
as Francis

Anjan Srivastav
as Nekchand

Farida Jalal
as Saroj

Tinnu Anand
as Purushotam

Jaya Bhattacharya
as Lata

Danny Denzongpa
as Gajendra

Gulshan Grover
as Virender

Aarti Chhabria
as Sushma

Sharman Joshi
as Prakash

Asrani
as Gulab Chand

Dina Pathak
as Daadi

Govind Namdeo
as Hazarilal

Jagdeep
as Bansidhar Chakkiwala

Ritu Shivpuri
as Anita

Rohini Hattangadi
as Mrs. Hazarilal

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Audience Reviews for Lajja

Jun 02, 2010

The movie show us the brutality and sexism of women in India, starting from marriage, having baby, freedom and being independent. It is one of rare screenplay I've ever come across while watching Indian films, it may have some plot holes and cliche written all over it, but again an interesting look on how women are treated in India (or maybe in other country in the world?). Great performances too by none other than; Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, Mahima Chaudry and Manisha Koirala. 6/10.

Cancelled U Super Reviewer
Jan 26, 2008

Here's an interesting insight into the lives and plight of four strong, hard-working women. It remarkably details their stories and the accounts of experience that they each have endured. The common encounters are reflected in a neglected, jilted wife whose desires for love in a good marriage is less-existent; the obedient daughter-bride that is willing to marry to appease her family, and the honor of her father; a young, beautiful woman whose lover believes the lies of others and abruptly leaves her with child; and lastly, the mother whose heart is so wide open that her compassion for her fellow gender is expressed within her every action. Great cast- Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Ajay Devgan, Rekha, Mahima Chaudhry, and Sonali Bendre. Worth seeing!

Leo L Super Reviewer