Armaan (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2003, Armaan is a drama and romance film directed by Honey Irani, running about 158 minutes. “Love... Ambition... Desire...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dr. Siddharth Sinha is a dedicated selfless doctor who dreams of building a state-of-the-art hospital with all the modern instruments and amenities for patient care . His foster son Akash shares his dream . Akash falls in love with Neha Mathur , an anaesthetist in the same hospital . In a friend's party , Akash meets Sonia who is a spoilt daughter of a millionaire Gulshan Kapoor . Sonia develops an infatuation for Akash . Gulshan Kapoor proposes to Dr. Siddharth Sinha that he will donate a big sum of money to his hospital , on the condition that Akash marries Sonia . Dr. Siddharth Sinha declines but dies of a heart attack a few days later . Burdened with fulfilling his father's dream , Akash decides to marry Sonia sacrificing his own love . But even after marriage Sonia is jealous of Neha and constantly accuses Akash of infidelity which leaves him in a dilemma , torn between two women .

Who’s in it. Armaan stars Amitabh Bachchan as Dr. Siddharth Sinha, Anil Kapoor as Dr. Akash Sinha, Preity Zinta as Sonia Kapoor and Gracy Singh as Dr. Neha Mathur, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Armaan has proved divisive with audiences.

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 Armaan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Armaan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Armaan (2003)?
In US, Armaan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Armaan worth watching?
Armaan holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Armaan?
Armaan stars Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Gracy Singh and Aamir Bashir.
When was Armaan released?
Armaan was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.