Ramchand Pakistani (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 8.6

Released in 2008, Ramchand Pakistani is a drama film directed by Mehreen Jabbar, running about 105 minutes. “He crossed one line. And three lives changed forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a actual events, the story is about a Pakistani Hindu boy and his father who accidentally cross the border into India from their village in Pakistan at a time of extreme war like tension between the 2 countries and end up spending 5 years in an Indian prison while the mother left behind wonders what has happened to them.
Who’s in it. Ramchand Pakistani stars Nandita Das as Champa, Rashid Farooqi as Shankar, Syed Fazal Hussain as Younger Ramchand and Hassan Niazi as Deepak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Ramchand Pakistani sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ramchand Pakistani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ramchand Pakistani tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ramchand Pakistani (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ramchand Pakistani change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ramchand Pakistani worth watching?
- Ramchand Pakistani holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ramchand Pakistani?
- Ramchand Pakistani stars Nandita Das, Rashid Farooqi, Syed Fazal Hussain, Hassan Niazi and Zhalay Sharhadi.