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Party (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1984, Party is a drama film directed by Govind Nihalani, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. The Government of India has chosen to present a literary award to Divakar Barve in recognition of his contribution to Indian Arts and Cinema. Divakar accepts this award, and the community decides to recognize this award-recipient at a special party just for him. Several big-wigs in Bombay city are invited, and they include Mohini, the alcoholic and aging wife of Divakar; Ravi an actor; Bharat an aspiring actor and poet; An aging Ruth who is always accompanied by a much younger boyfriend; Poet and producer, Agashe; Ila Arun the singer; and Achyut Potdar a Bollywood actor. Everyone awaits the arrival of Amrit, an activist. What the invitees do not know that the party is going to be gate-crashed by the host's, Mrs. Damyanti Rane's son and his teen-aged friend; a couple, Naren and Malvika; Then something unexpected happens: Amrit does arrive - but not in the way everybody expected him to arrive.

Who’s in it. Party stars Deepa Sahi as Sona Rane, Rohini Hattangadi as Mohini Barve, Shafi Inamdar as Ravi and Amrish Puri as Doctor of Philosophy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Party page.

If you liked it. Fans of Party tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Party (1984)?
In IN, Party is available to stream on EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Party worth watching?
Party holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Party?
Party stars Deepa Sahi, Rohini Hattangadi, Shafi Inamdar, Amrish Puri and Naseeruddin Shah.
When was Party released?
Party was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.