Sparsh (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1980, Sparsh is a drama and romance film directed by Sai Paranjape, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Anirudh Parmar is blind, but he does not let this impairment bind him down. He runs a school for the blind as a Principal. He meets with the recently widowed Kavita. Kavita is attracted to him, and he slowly also gets attracted to her. When marriage is proposed, both agree to marry each other. Then Anirudh starts having doubts whether this marriage is going to succeed, as he feels he is being patronized, and pittied.
Who’s in it. Sparsh stars Shabana Azmi as Kavita, Naseeruddin Shah as Anirudh Parmar, Om Puri as Dubey and Sudha Chopra as Manju, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sparsh has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sparsh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparsh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparsh (1980)?
- In US, Sparsh is available to stream on Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sparsh worth watching?
- Sparsh holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sparsh?
- Sparsh stars Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Sudha Chopra and Mohan Gokhale.
- When was Sparsh released?
- Sparsh was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.