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Nagina

Nagina

19867.12h 18m

Overview

The story follows Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra (Ichchadhari Naagin) who marries a civilian, Rajiv, to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. Rajiv, who comes from a wealthy family, returns to India after studying in London. His mother wants him to marry Vijaya Singh, but he falls in love with Rajni, an orphan. His mother initially opposes the marriage but later agrees. Their happiness is disrupted when Bhairon Nath, a sadhu with the ability to control snakes, arrives and reveals that Rajni is actually a Naagin seeking revenge. Bhairon Nath has his own sinister motives—he wants to capture Rajni because she knows the location of a hidden Mani, a sacred jewel that would grant him immense power. A dramatic battle ensues, leading to Bhairon Nath’s defeat, and Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.

Directed by Harmesh Malhotra
Written by Jagmohan Kapoor, Achala Nagar, Ravi Kapoor
Produced by Harmesh Malhotra
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Top Cast

Sridevi

Sridevi

Rajni

Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor

Rajiv

Prem Chopra

Prem Chopra

Thakur Ajay Singh

Amrish Puri

Amrish Puri

Bhairon Nath

Sushma Seth

Sushma Seth

Rajiv's mother

Rupini

Rupini

Vijaya Singh

Jagdeep

Jagdeep

Munshiji

Pinchoo Kapoor

Pinchoo Kapoor

Advocate

Viju Khote

Viju Khote

Singh

Guddi Maruti

Guddi Maruti

Banumati

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Themes & Keywords

black magiclovesnake womanmother son relationship

About Nagina

Nagina is a romance, fantasy, action, horror, mystery film released in 1986 exploring themes of black magic, love, snake woman, mother son relationship. Directed by Harmesh Malhotra, it stars Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Prem Chopra. The story follows Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra (Ichchadhari Naagin) who marries a civilian, Rajiv, to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. Rajiv, who comes from a wealthy family, returns to India after studying in London. His mother wants him to marry Vijaya Singh, but he falls in love with Rajni, an orphan. His mother initially opposes the marriage but later agrees. Their happiness is disrupted when Bhairon Nath, a sadhu with the ability to control snakes, arrives and reveals that Rajni is actually a Naagin seeking revenge. Bhairon Nath has his own sinister motives—he wants to capture Rajni because she knows the location of a hidden Mani, a sacred jewel that would grant him immense power. A dramatic battle ensues, leading to Bhairon Nath’s defeat, and Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.

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