Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss' (played by Sanjeev Kumar) is a protagonist in Shandaar.
Owner of the Dove matchbox factory and Laxmi Bhavan mansion. A widower who financially supports employee Chander and harbors unrequited feelings for his secretary Pratima. His refusal to adapt to business changes leads to Chander starting a rival company. Financial ruin and emotional isolation culminate in him selling his pet dove to care for Pratima before passing away. Pratima (played by Sharmila Tagore) appears in Shandaar.
Rajan's secretary who cares for Rani, leading to her marriage with Chander. She later gives birth to Munna and tries to ease tensions between her husband and Rajan by showing him sympathy. Her actions inadvertently contribute to Chander's descent into alcoholism and drug addiction, while she remains central to the emotional core of the story. Chander (played by Vinod Mehra) appears in Shandaar.
An honest employee at Rajan's factory who receives financial aid for US training. He marries Pratima, resigns to found the rival Eagle matchbox company, and eventually purchases Rajan's mansion. His professional success is marred by personal turmoil, as Pratima's sympathy for Rajan drives him to severe alcohol and drug addiction.
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Characters
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'
(played by Sanjeev Kumar) — protagonist
Owner of the Dove matchbox factory and Laxmi Bhavan mansion. A widower who financially supports employee Chander and harbors unrequited feelings for his secretary Pratima. His refusal to adapt to busi...
Pratima
(played by Sharmila Tagore) — supporting
Rajan's secretary who cares for Rani, leading to her marriage with Chander. She later gives birth to Munna and tries to ease tensions between her husband and Rajan by showing him sympathy. Her actions...
Chander
(played by Vinod Mehra) — supporting
An honest employee at Rajan's factory who receives financial aid for US training. He marries Pratima, resigns to found the rival Eagle matchbox company, and eventually purchases Rajan's mansion. His p...
Key Relationships
Chander → Pratima
(Romantic Spouses)
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss' → Pratima
(Professional Employer)
Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss' → Chander
(Professional Employer)
Story Analysis
A dramatic exploration of corporate rivalry, unrequited love, and the tragic consequences of pride and hidden sacrifices.
