Heer Raanji
- Alternative title
- Rhanjha and Juliet
- Synopsis
- Feature film. Punjab version of Romeo and Juliet. While attending a wedding Dido Ranjha falls in love with Heer Saleti who is already married. Their families are long-standing enemies and determine to destroy the relationship; when the lovers die, the families are reconciled.
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- India
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1970
- Duration
- 142 mins
Credits
- Director
- Chetan Anand
- Cinematographer
- Jal Mistry
- Screenplay
- Chetan Anand
- Music
- Madan Mohan
- Art Direction
- Shamin; Sudhendu Roy
- Cast
Raaj Kumar Ranjha (Romeo) Priya Rajuansh Heer (Juliet)
Additional Details
- Production type
- Fiction Films
- Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- English sub-titles.
- General
- Adapted from the legendary 18th century epic poem ‘Heer Waris Shah’ by Waris Shah. There have been several other cinematic versions produced, most recently in 1992.
Production Company
- Name
Punjab Pictures
- Address
- India
Online Retailer
- Name
bollydvd.net
- Web
- http://www.bollydvd.net External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Heer Raanji". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67978 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)