Who directed Kasturi?

Kasturi was directed by Bimal Dutt and released in 1980. Bimal Dutt is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Who stars in Kasturi?

Kasturi stars Agha alongside Mithun Chakraborty, Arvind Deshpande. The film marks a collaboration between Agha and director Bimal Dutt within Hindi cinema.

Kasturi(1980)

Hindi•125 mins•theatrical•Updated 4 May 2026

Kasturi is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Bimal Dutt. It stars Nutan, Mithun Chakraborty, Parikshit Sahni, Sadhu Meher, and Shreeram Lagoo. The story follows a woman who gives up her illegitimate son to protect her family's honor. Years later, her son returns, and the secret threatens to destroy everyone. The film won the National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film. It was released on 14 November 1980.

Director:Bimal Dutt

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1980
Director: Bimal Dutt
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h 5m

Storyline

A young woman named Kasturi gives birth to a son out of wedlock. To save her family from shame, she gives him away. Years later, her son returns as a young man. He falls in love, but his past is exposed. Kasturi must fight to reunite with her son and heal her family.

“A mother's love knows no shame.”