Mandi (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1983, Mandi is a comedy film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 167 minutes.
What it’s about. The denizens of a brothel deal with internal drama, as well as pressure from greedy land developers and an anti-sex work politician to leave town.
Who’s in it. Mandi stars Shabana Azmi as Rukmini Bai, Smita Patil as Zeenat, Amrish Puri as Darvish and Om Puri as Ram Gopal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Mandi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandi (1983)?
- In US, Mandi is available to stream on Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandi worth watching?
- Mandi holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mandi?
- Mandi stars Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, Amrish Puri, Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah.
- When was Mandi released?
- Mandi was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.