Dak Ghar (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, Dak Ghar is a drama film directed by Zul Vellani, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Amal, a young boy with an incurable disease is trapped inside the house by the local pandit-doctor’s orders. He spends the day chattering with passersby and villagers while daydreaming about those encounters later. When the chowkidar tells him the new building across the road from his house is a new Post Office belonging the Raja, Amal starts fantasising about visiting the King beyond the hills, and getting a letter or delivering the letters going all around, setting out from the confine of his house
Who’s in it. Dak Ghar stars Sachin Pilgaonkar as Amal, A.K. Hangal as Pandit, doctor, Satyendra Kapoor as Madhabdutta and Sudha as Flower seller girl, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dak Ghar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dak Ghar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dak Ghar (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dak Ghar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dak Ghar?
- Dak Ghar stars Sachin Pilgaonkar, A.K. Hangal, Satyendra Kapoor, Sudha and Balraj Sahni.
- When was Dak Ghar released?
- Dak Ghar was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.