Bandish (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1980, Bandish is an action, drama and crime film directed by K. Bapayya, running about 151 minutes.

What it’s about. Kishan (Rajesh Khanna), the rich and spoiled son, studying medicine in college, of a wealthy man (Om Prakash) is taught a lesson in humility by fellow student, Madhu (Hema Malini), and he undergoes a dramatic transformation, and also falls in love with her. Their dreams are shattered when Madhu is killed by Kapilkumar (Danny Denzongpa), and a devastated Kishan relocates to a small village to practice medicine. He meets with Chanchal, an exact look-alike of Madhu, and finds himself drawn towards her, and she too is attracted to him. But does fate have positive results for Kishan?

Who’s in it. Bandish stars Rajesh Khanna as Kishan, Hema Malini as Madhu / Chanchal, Danny Denzongpa as Kapilkumar and Tanuja Samarth as Chanda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Bandish has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bandish page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bandish tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bandish (1980)?
In US, Bandish is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Bandish worth watching?
Bandish holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bandish?
Bandish stars Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Danny Denzongpa, Tanuja Samarth and Om Prakash.
When was Bandish released?
Bandish was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.