Nishant (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1975, Nishant is a drama and crime film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. A man whose wife is abducted seeks to have the culprits prosecuted for their crime, but no one will help him. Meanwhile, the wife—abused and berated by her abductors—cannot bring herself to face her husband.
Who’s in it. Nishant stars Amrish Puri as Eldest Zamindar, Girish Karnad as Schoolmaster, Shabana Azmi as Sushila and Anant Nag as Anjaiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Nishant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nishant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nishant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nishant (1975)?
- In IN, Nishant is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nishant worth watching?
- Nishant holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Nishant?
- Nishant stars Amrish Puri, Girish Karnad, Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag and Satyadev Dubey.
- When was Nishant released?
- Nishant was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.