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नज़र (1990): reparto, argumento y streaming

1990 · Película · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1990, नज़र is a drama film directed by Mani Kaul, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "The Meek One", Nazar is the saga of a Bombay-based antique dealer-cum-money lender (Shekhar Kapur), who at the age of 40, marries a woman (Shambhavi Kaul) who is 17, and brings her home to his spacious flat in a multi-storied building with a magnificent view. Their marriage is not a happy one, even though he hopes it will get better. But the bride, who had until her wedding lived her life in an orphanage, is immersed in her own thoughts, and at one point even holds a revolver against her husband's head while he slept. The film explores their complex life in a manner unusual for Indian cinema.

Who’s in it. नज़र stars Shekhar Kapur as Antique Dealer / Money Lender, Shambhavi Kaul as Antique Dealer's wife, Surekha Sikri as Bua and Parvez Merchant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, नज़र has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In India you can stream it on NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch नज़र page.

If you liked it. Fans of नज़र tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch नज़र (1990)?
In India, नज़र is available to stream on NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is नज़र worth watching?
नज़र holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in नज़र?
नज़र stars Shekhar Kapur, Shambhavi Kaul, Surekha Sikri, Parvez Merchant and Asha Dandavate.
When was नज़र released?
नज़र was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.