Aanchal (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, Aanchal is an action, drama and family film directed by Anil Ganguly.
What it’s about. Hearts collide when the conniving Jaggan (Prem Chopra) convinces Kishan (Amol Palekar) that his wife, Shanti (Rakhee Gulzar), is having an affair with his brother Shambhu (Rajesh Khanna). Of course, all this is done so that Kishan will marry Jaggan's cousin Tulsi (Rekha) according to Jaggan's master plan … even though Tulsi would much rather marry Shambhu. Confused? Don't worry. So are these weary lovers!
Who’s in it. Aanchal stars Rajesh Khanna as Shambu, Rakhee Gulzar as Shanti, Rekha as Tulsi and Prem Chopra as Jaggan Prasad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Aanchal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aanchal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aanchal 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 Aanchal (1980)?
- In AU, Aanchal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aanchal worth watching?
- Aanchal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aanchal?
- Aanchal stars Rajesh Khanna, Rakhee Gulzar, Rekha, Prem Chopra and Amol Palekar.
- When was Aanchal released?
- Aanchal was released in 1980.