Kala Bazaar (1989): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1989, Kala Bazaar is an action and drama film directed by Rakesh Roshan, running about 160 minutes.

What it’s about. In modern secular India corruption, nepotism, caste, and favoritism has taken root all the way from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, sparing no one in it's wake. Bombay Municipal Corporation's employee Kimtilal is one such person who had to pay a bribe to a gynecologist so that his wife, Shanti, can give premature birth to their son, Kamal. When Kamal grew up, Kimtilal had to pay another bribe in the form of a donation to a school for admitting him. Then he had to pay another bribe so that his son could successfully pass his college examination, and go on to join the Bombay Police Force. Finally, he withheld an important municipal license for businessman Sampat, in order to get his consent to marry his advocate daughter, Kamini, with his son.

Who’s in it. Kala Bazaar stars Anil Kapoor as Vijay Girdharilal, Jackie Shroff as Inspector Kamal Kimtilal, Farha Naaz as Kamini Sampat / Kamini K. Kimtilal and Kimi Katkar as Bar Owner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Kala Bazaar has proved divisive with audiences.

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 Kala Bazaar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kala Bazaar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.