आशाएं (2010): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2010, आशाएं is a drama film directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, running about 115 minutes. “Prepare for Life” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story revolves around Rahul Singh (John Abraham), a compulsive gambler who wins Rs. 20 million from a bet and throws a party to celebrate. Everyone has a good time drinking and partying till late night during which Rahul proposes to Nafisa (Sonal Sehgal). He announces their engagement to all present, then collapses on the floor. In hospital, he learns that he has only 90 days to live. Wanting to make the most of his last days, he leaves everything behind and moves into a soothing hospice. The inmates he meets change his outlook on life. As his relationships grow with each one of them, Rahul tries to rise above his own needs and live life to the fullest, learning from the courage of those around him.

Who’s in it. आशाएं stars John Abraham as Rahul, Sonal Sehgal as Nafisa, Anaitha Nair as Padma and Girish Karnad as G. Parthasarthi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, आशाएं has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Indien you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch आशाएं page.

If you liked it. Fans of आशाएं tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.