Qaid (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1975, Qaid is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Atma Ram, running about 130 minutes.

What it’s about. Advocate Jai Saxena lives in a small flat with his mom. One day his mom hires a maidservant named Imarsi, but later they find out that she is an impostor, and fire her. A few days later she comes knocking on their door in the dead of night, claiming that she is the sole heiress of Rai Bahadur Tulsinath's estate, and that someone is out to kill her. Jai wants to believe her, but his mother disbelieves her and wants her out of their lives, as she feels that this is nothing but another trick on her part to fool them. When the police are notified, the Saxenas are told that this woman's real name is Ragini, a homicidal killer, wanted by the police. Will Jai be convinced that he was offering to shelter a fugitive from the law?

Who’s in it. Qaid stars Vinod Khanna as Advocate Jai Saxena, Leena Chandavarkar as Preet / Ragini, Jayshree Talpade as Julie and Mehmood as Bajrangi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Qaid sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Qaid page.

If you liked it. Fans of Qaid tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Qaid (1975)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Qaid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Qaid worth watching?
Qaid holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Qaid?
Qaid stars Vinod Khanna, Leena Chandavarkar, Jayshree Talpade, Mehmood and Kamini Kaushal.
When was Qaid released?
Qaid was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.