A gambler who'd rather keep his soul than his winnings — Bollywood's most conflicted high-roller.
Rakesh is an unemployed youngster who turns to a master gambler for existence. But even after getting rich he values morals than money. But slowly he feels that he is being used by a rich woman. Rakesh is now forced to question whether he chose the right way to get rich.
Acting
Shashi Kapoor's smoldering descent from idealist to pawn.
Direction
Suraj Prakash's tight grip on gambling's seductive dread.
Costume
1960s glamour vs. Rakesh's increasingly sharp suits.
Director
Suraj Prakash
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Juari flopped on release but gained cult status for Shashi Kapoor's rare anti-hero turn.
The film captures 1968 India's anxiety about new money and crumbling class boundaries.
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