Aan Baan (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, Aan Baan is a drama film directed by Prakash Mehra, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Raja Bahadur rules his region, although fully aware that his days as King are numbered. Nevertheless, he indulges in women, alcohol, and high-living - most of which is through borrowed money, with the creditors threatening to take him to court. He even has an affair with prostitute named Dulari, who he refuses to marry, and has her brother, Kundan, sent to jail. When his brother, Suraj, returns from abroad, Bahadur decides to withhold this information from him. In order to keep up appearances, Bahadur gets his men to rob their neighbor, Hiralal's house, of all jewelery and cash. But Hiralal wakes up, calls for help and for the police, and one of Bahadur's men is arrested.
Who’s in it. Aan Baan stars Rajendra Kumar as Suraj, Rakhee Gulzar as Rekha, Pran as Raja Bahadur and Naseeruddin Shah as Mourner in funeral, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aan Baan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aan Baan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aan Baan (1972)?
- In US, Aan Baan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Aan Baan?
- Aan Baan stars Rajendra Kumar, Rakhee Gulzar, Pran, Naseeruddin Shah and Kumkum.
- When was Aan Baan released?
- Aan Baan was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.