Bawarchi (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1972, Bawarchi is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Squabbling Sharma family has a dubious reputation of not having any cook last there for more than a few months. Word spreads out about this family to such an extent that no person wants to be employed as a cook in this household, ironically named Shanti Nivas. Then one day a young man named Raghu offers to work as a cook, and he is hired. Raghu quickly gets a grip on his job and on each of the family members, and soon the squabbles and arguments come to an end. And then the Sharmas find the family jewels and Raghu missing
Who’s in it. Bawarchi stars Rajesh Khanna as Raghu, Jaya Bachchan as Krishna, Usha Kiran as Shobha and Harindranath Chattopadhyay as Shivnath, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bawarchi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on VI movies and tv. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bawarchi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bawarchi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bawarchi (1972)?
- In IN, Bawarchi is available to stream on VI movies and tv. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bawarchi worth watching?
- Bawarchi holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bawarchi?
- Bawarchi stars Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, Usha Kiran, Harindranath Chattopadhyay and A.K. Hangal.
- When was Bawarchi released?
- Bawarchi was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.