Lajja
What is Lajja?
Lajja is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film produced and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Based on the plight of women and feminism in India, the film satirizes the honor with which women are placed in society and the restrictions imposed on them. The fact that the names of four women are all versions of Sita, the ideal Hindu woman's name, is a message in itself. It features Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Rekha and Mahima Chaudhry in the lead roles, along with Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Jackie Shroff and Danny Dengzongpa.
Plot Summary
Lajja is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film produced and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Based on the plight of women and feminism in India, the film satirizes the honor with which women are placed in society and the restrictions imposed on them. The fact that the names of four women are all versions of Sita, the ideal Hindu woman's name, is a message in itself. It features Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Rekha and Mahima Chaudhry in the lead roles, along with Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Jackie Shroff and Danny Dengzongpa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lajja about?▾
Lajja is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film produced and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Based on the plight of women and feminism in India, the film satirizes the honor with which women are placed in society and the restrictions imposed on them. The fact that the names of four women are all versions of Sita, the ideal Hindu woman's name, is a message in itself. It features Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Rekha and Mahima Chaudhry in the lead roles, along with Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Jackie Shroff and Danny Dengzongpa.
Who directed Lajja?▾
Lajja was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
Who is in the cast of Lajja?▾
The cast of Lajja includes Aanjjan Srivastav, Rohini Hattangadi, Rekha, Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chaudhry.
When was Lajja released?▾
Lajja was released on September 19, 2001.
How long is Lajja?▾
Lajja has a runtime of 202 minutes (3h 22m).
What genre is Lajja?▾
Lajja is a Drama / Musical film.
What language is Lajja in?▾
Lajja is in Hindi.
What is the IMDb rating of Lajja?▾
Lajja has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10.
Who composed the music for Lajja?▾
The music of Lajja was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Is Lajja available on OTT?▾
OTT streaming information for Lajja is not yet confirmed on our platform. Check Netflix, Prime Video, or Hotstar for availability.
How many actors are in Lajja?▾
Lajja features 18 actors and crew members in total.
Is Lajja based on a true story?▾
There is no publicly confirmed information about Lajja being based on a true story. It appears to be a work of fiction directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
