Namak Haraam (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1973, Namak Haraam is an action and drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, running about 146 minutes.
What it’s about. Somnath (Somu) lives in a shanty house in a Delhi slum with his widowed mom, and unmarried sister, Sarla. He is friendly with Calcutta-based wealthy Vikram (Vicky) Maharaj. When Vicky's dad, Damodar, has a heart attack and is advised to take bed-rest for two months, Vicky fills in his father's shoes, has a confrontation with a senior employee and union leader, Bipinlal Pandey, which results in a strike.. Damodar starts a chain of events that get out of control, events that may well see the death of one of the friends at the hands of the other. Will Vicky's and Somu's friendship see them through or will it also be a casualty?
Who’s in it. Namak Haraam stars Amitabh Bachchan as Vikram (Vicky) Maharaj, Rajesh Khanna as Somnath (Somu) / Chander Singh, Simi Garewal as Manisha and Rekha as Shyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Namak Haraam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Namak Haraam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Namak Haraam tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Namak Haraam (1973)?
- In US, Namak Haraam is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Namak Haraam worth watching?
- Namak Haraam holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Namak Haraam?
- Namak Haraam stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Simi Garewal, Rekha and Asrani.