Omkara (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2006, Omkara is a drama and crime film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, running about 155 minutes. “An Adaptation Of Shakespeare's Othello” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Half-caste bandit Omkara Shukla abducts his lady love, Dolly Mishra, from her family. Thanks to his cleverness, he gets away with the kidnapping. A conspiracy, however, forms against him when he denies his right-hand man, Langda Tyagi, a promotion. Ultimately, this plot threatens not only his relationship with Dolly, but their lives and those of their associates as well.
Who’s in it. Omkara stars Ajay Devgn as Omkara 'Omi' Shukla, Kareena Kapoor Khan as Dolly Mishra, Saif Ali Khan as Ishwar 'Langda' Tyagi and Bipasha Basu as Billo Chamanbahar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Omkara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Omkara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Omkara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Omkara (2006)?
- In US, Omkara is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Omkara worth watching?
- Omkara holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Omkara?
- Omkara stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Bipasha Basu and Vivek Oberoi.
- When was Omkara released?
- Omkara was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.