Zara Si Zindagi (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1983, Zara Si Zindagi is a drama film directed by K. Balachander. “A Short life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An MA in philosophy, Raja arrives in Delhi to look for employment and comes across Kusum, a struggling stage actress. They both face hardships in order to make a living.
Who’s in it. Zara Si Zindagi stars Kamal Haasan as Rakesh Kumar Shastri, Anita Raj as Kusum, Nilu Phule as Jaggu - Kusum's father and Arjun Chakrabarty as Tilak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Zara Si Zindagi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zara Si Zindagi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zara Si Zindagi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zara Si Zindagi (1983)?
- In US, Zara Si Zindagi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zara Si Zindagi worth watching?
- Zara Si Zindagi holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Zara Si Zindagi?
- Zara Si Zindagi stars Kamal Haasan, Anita Raj, Nilu Phule, Arjun Chakrabarty and Mazhar Khan.
- When was Zara Si Zindagi released?
- Zara Si Zindagi was released in 1983.