---
title: "Saajan"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/saajan-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 107745
imdb_id: "tt0102825"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 181
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 43
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Saajan (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/saajan-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Saajan" (1991).
Format: Factual, original, 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Saajan (lit. 'Beloved').
Year: 1991.
Release Date: 08/30/1991 (IN).
Language: Hindi.
Genre: Drama, Romance, Romantic drama.
Director: Lawrence D'Souza.
Producer: Sudhakar Bokade.
Remake of: Bengali film Apan Amar Apan.
Based on: Loosely based on the classic French play Cyrano de Bergerac (1897).
Cast: Sanjay Dutt (a poet), Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Ekta Sohini.
Plot: A poor, disabled orphan befriends the son of a wealthy businessman. Their friendship is tested when both fall in love with the same woman. Sanjay Dutt plays a poet and Salman Khan plays his best friend.
Runtime: 3h 1m.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Saajan is a

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lawrence D'Souza
- **Networks / Studios**: Divya Films Combines

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sanjay Dutt** as *Aman Verma/Sagar*
- **Salman Khan** as *Akash Verma*
- **Madhuri Dixit** as *Pooja Saxena*
- **Laxmikant Berde** as *Laxmi*
- **Kader Khan** as *Rajiv Verma*
- **Reema Lagoo** as *Kamla Verma*
- **Pankaj Udhas** as *Special Appearance in "Dekha Hai Pehli Baar" Song*
- **Ekta Sohini** as *Menaka*
- **Anjana Mumtaz** as *Mrs. Saxena*
- **Dinesh Hingoo** as *Mr. Laalchand*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Saajan online?
Saajan is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Saajan worth watching?
Saajan holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 43 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Saajan and when was it released?
Saajan is a feature film with a runtime of 181 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Saajan?
Saajan was directed by Lawrence D'Souza.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Saajan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/107745)
- [Saajan - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saajan)
- [Saajan (1991) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/107745/cast)
- [Saajan (1991) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102825/)
- [Saajan (1991) - Full Cast & Crew | BollywoodMDB](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movie/saajan-2322/cast-crew)

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