Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1981, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Shakti Samanta, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small village in Darjeeling, Sahuji the merchant has weaved a web of corruption in every layers of the social fabric. And he is also involved in rampant smuggling of goods across the border, and everyone from the local jeweler to the local police inspector are part of his intricate web. While the father has created a position of influence by spreading corruption, his son Kaaliram has ushered in a reign of terror. Desperate villagers make a plea to the owner of the tea garden, who calls (presumably) the higher ups in police force and they promise to send someone.
Who’s in it. Barsaat Ki Ek Raat stars Amitabh Bachchan as Abhijit, Rakhee Gulzar as Rajni, Amjad Khan as Kaaliram and Abhi Bhattacharya as Rajni's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barsaat Ki Ek Raat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barsaat Ki Ek Raat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981)?
- In US, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barsaat Ki Ek Raat worth watching?
- Barsaat Ki Ek Raat holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barsaat Ki Ek Raat?
- Barsaat Ki Ek Raat stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee Gulzar, Amjad Khan, Abhi Bhattacharya and Utpal Dutt.
- When was Barsaat Ki Ek Raat released?
- Barsaat Ki Ek Raat was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.