Khandhar (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Khandhar is a drama film directed by Mrinal Sen, running about 106 minutes. “The Ruins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Subhash is a photographer from the city, who has come to take pictures of some old temples and ruins in a village. Ruins fascinate him. While in the village, he gets acquainted with a young woman, Jamini, who has had her heart broken in the past, by another visitor from the big city. Will history repeat itself, or will she find a way out of the ruins at last?
Who’s in it. Khandhar stars Shabana Azmi as Jamini, Annu Kapoor as Anil, Naseeruddin Shah as Subhash and Pankaj Kapur as Dipu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Khandhar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Khandhar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Khandhar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Khandhar (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Khandhar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Khandhar worth watching?
- Khandhar holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Khandhar?
- Khandhar stars Shabana Azmi, Annu Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and Sreela Majumdar.
- When was Khandhar released?
- Khandhar was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.