Aghaat (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1985, Aghaat is a crime film directed by Govind Nihalani.
What it’s about. Madhav Verma is an honest and straight-forward union representative at Shivalik Engineering Works. His position and effectiveness is challenged when Chhotelal is injured. Rustom Patel is the rival union leader whose methods are completely opposite to Madhav's ideals. The two unions clash on the Chhotelal's compensation issue. The climax shows Madhav Verma using the same exact tactics of his rival against them.
Who’s in it. Aghaat stars Om Puri as Madhav Verma, Pankaj Kapur as Chhotelal, Deepa Sahi as Chhotelal's wife and Naseeruddin Shah as Rustom Patel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Aghaat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aghaat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aghaat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aghaat (1985)?
- In US, Aghaat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aghaat worth watching?
- Aghaat holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Aghaat?
- Aghaat stars Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur, Deepa Sahi, Naseeruddin Shah and Amrish Puri.
- When was Aghaat released?
- Aghaat was released in 1985.