Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2002, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer is a drama film directed by Aparna Sen, running about 120 minutes. “Emotions Under Curfew” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bus is setting out to Calcutta from a village in West Bengal. Meenakshi Iyer, who is from a strict orthodox Hindu background, is leaving to Chennai for her husband, with her young child, after the vacation with her parents. By chance, she gets a co-passenger who is also to Chennai, Rajah, a photographer, introduced by one of the friends of her father. During the journey they build a good relationship. But a Hindu-Muslim communal riot sets out in the meantime, in some areas they had to travel. Then she comes to face the fact that Rajah is not a Hindu but a Muslim whose real name is Jehangir. Even though she curses herself at that time while some Hindu fanatics evade their bus she saves him introducing as Mr. Iyer. But they have to reach their destination while the other passengers know Rajah as no one else but Mr. Iyer.
Who’s in it. Mr. and Mrs. Iyer stars Konkona Sen Sharma as Meenakshi S. Iyer, Rahul Bose as Jehangir "Raja" Chowdhury, Bhisham Sahni as Iqbal Ahmed Khan and Surekha Sikri as Najma Ahmed Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. and Mrs. Iyer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. and Mrs. Iyer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer worth watching?
- Mr. and Mrs. Iyer holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer?
- Mr. and Mrs. Iyer stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Rahul Bose, Bhisham Sahni, Surekha Sikri and Bharat Kaul.
- When was Mr. and Mrs. Iyer released?
- Mr. and Mrs. Iyer was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.