Joshilaay (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1989, Joshilaay is an action, drama and western film directed by Sibte Hassan Rizvi, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. Dara and Karan, the sons of two of the victims of dacoit Jogi Thakur, wait many years to exact their revenge. When the Thakur's colleague Raja Singh cheats him and runs away with his loot, Jogi is arrested and sentenced for life imprisonment. Years later Jogi escapes from the prison to get hold of Raja and take back his booty, but finds his face on all the posters in the village to find him dead or alive with a reward of fifty thousand rupees. When Karan gets to know Jogi has escaped he goes looking for him. Dara also join hands with Karan to even the score with the dreaded dacoit.
Who’s in it. Joshilaay stars Sunny Deol as Dara, Anil Kapoor as Karan, Meenakshi Seshadri as Mangala and Sridevi as Gulabo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Joshilaay has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joshilaay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joshilaay 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 Joshilaay (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joshilaay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Joshilaay worth watching?
- Joshilaay holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Joshilaay?
- Joshilaay stars Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Seshadri, Sridevi and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
- When was Joshilaay released?
- Joshilaay was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.