Movie: Jeewan Jyoti

Top 10 Billed Cast

Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor

Shyam Sunder 'Shammi'

Chand Usmani
Chand Usmani

Kishori

Shashikala
Shashikala

Leela

Leela Mishra
Leela Mishra

Ganga

Dulari
Dulari

Jamna

Nazir Hussain
Nazir Hussain

Dr. Abdul Hamid

S.N. Banerjee
S.N. Banerjee

Chhote Lal

Moni Chatterjee
Moni Chatterjee

Master Dinanath

Lily Kelkar
Lily Kelkar

Syed Jan
Syed Jan

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    A young couple’s romance blossoms into marriage, only to collide with family tensions and societal expectations. Jeewan Jyoti introduces Shammi Kapoor and Chand Usmani in a heartfelt story of love, duty, and resilience.

  • Release Date

    1953-06-10

  • Average

    8

  • Rating:

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  • Languages:

    हिन्दी
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