Dharm (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2007, Dharm is a drama and history film directed by Bhavna Talwar, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is based in Banaras and is about a Hindu Priest Chaturvedi (Pankaj Kapoor) who follows the scriptures to practice Hindu religion. When a child is abandon by a woman and brought in his house by his daughter - after initial hesitation but due to requests from his wife (Supriya Pathak) - the family adapts the child; only to know after 4 years that the child is a Muslim. The family gives away the child and Chaturvedi engulfs himself in the purification process to cleanse his body, mind and soul due to contact with a Muslim soul. By the time, Chaturvedi thinks he is fully purified – the child reappears – seeking refuge, due to Hindu- Muslim riots. This is the time Chaturvedi finally realizes that the true religion is - religion where humans help humans – humanity.
Who’s in it. Dharm stars Pankaj Kapur as Pandit Chaturvedi, Supriya Pathak as Parvati Chaturvedi, Hrishitaa Bhatt as Mani and Pankaj Tripathi as Suryaprakash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Dharm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dharm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dharm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dharm (2007)?
- In US, Dharm is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dharm worth watching?
- Dharm holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dharm?
- Dharm stars Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Pankaj Tripathi and K.K. Raina.
- When was Dharm released?
- Dharm was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.