The story follows Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra (Ichchadhari Naagin) who marries a civilian, Rajiv, to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. Rajiv, who comes from a wealthy family, returns to India after studying in London. His mother wants him to marry Vijaya Singh, but he falls in love with Rajni, an orphan. His mother initially opposes the marriage but later agrees. Their happiness is disrupted when Bhairon Nath, a sadhu with the ability to control snakes, arrives and reveals that Rajni is actually a Naagin seeking revenge. Bhairon Nath has his own sinister motives—he wants to capture Rajni because she knows the location of a hidden Mani, a sacred jewel that would grant him immense power. A dramatic battle ensues, leading to Bhairon Nath’s defeat, and Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.
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Part of Nagina Collection
2 films
Cast
16 people
Sridevi
Rajni
Known for
English Vinglish
Mom
Rishi Kapoor
Rajiv
Known for
Fanaa
Student of the Year
Prem Chopra
Thakur Ajay Singh
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Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Animal
Amrish Puri
Bhairon Nath
Known for
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Sushma Seth
Rajiv's mother
Known for
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Tamasha
Rupini
Vijaya Singh
Also in
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Pulan Visaranai
Jagdeep
Munshiji
Known for
Sholay
Andaz Apna Apna
Pinchoo Kapoor
Advocate
Known for
Don
Viju Khote
Singh
Known for
Sholay
Andaz Apna Apna
Guddi Maruti
Banumati
Known for
Chamatkar
Chhote Ustad
Photographer
Also in
Shukriyaa
Rang
Manmauji
Khushmillah Shah
Also in
Dulhe Raja
Khiladi
Harmesh Malhotra Director · Ravi Kapoor Screenplay Jagmohan Kapoor Story
First release October 15, 1986 · Produced in India · Original title नगीना
Production
Emkay Enterprises
Production
India
Produced in
Languages
Original title
नगीना
Original language
Hindi
Spoken on screen
Hindi
Release dates
India · October 15, 1986
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
United Kingdom
April 18, 1989 · Physical
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