Naram Garam (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, Naram Garam is a comedy and drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, running about 133 minutes. “An impoverished employee tries to prevent his superiors and employers from marrying his sweetheart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ramprasad is appointed as a house-keeper for Bhavani Shankar Bajpai's ancestral home, won after a hard-fought legal battle. Ramprasad wants to marry Kusum but cannot as he doesn't earn enough or has a decent place to live. Circumstances change and Kusum and her father come and live in the Bhavani Shankar's ancestral home. Bhavani Shankar, his brother and Bhavani Shankar's manager come one by one to evict the trespassers and are infatuated by Kusum. Ramprasad somehow manages to deal with all of them and marries Kusum after assurances to better pay and a nice place to live.
Who’s in it. Naram Garam stars Amol Palekar as Ramprasad, Swaroop Sampat as Kusum / Kusi, Utpal Dutt as Bhavani Shankar Bajpai and Shatrughan Sinha as Kali Shankar Bajpai / Babua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Naram Garam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Naram Garam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naram Garam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naram Garam (1981)?
- In IN, Naram Garam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Naram Garam worth watching?
- Naram Garam holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Naram Garam?
- Naram Garam stars Amol Palekar, Swaroop Sampat, Utpal Dutt, Shatrughan Sinha and Kiran Vairale.
- When was Naram Garam released?
- Naram Garam was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.