Phandebaaz (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1978, Phandebaaz is an action and comedy film directed by Samir Ganguly.
What it’s about. Raajkumar Kakkar, a poor young man who resembles Rana Shantidas, a wealthy man, impersonates him and enjoys his credit to have all facilities. He falls in love with Shanti, a rich girl and discloses his true identity. The rich father refuses to accept him, but Shanti marries him. Rana Shantidas, who is in fact being blackmailed by his minister, swaps places with Raajkumar. The latter finds himself the target of a bloody pot. He, however, boldly fights against all odds to help Rana Shantidas get rid of the blackmailing Diwan.
Who’s in it. Phandebaaz stars Dharmendra as Rajkumar Kakkar/Rana Shantidas, Moushumi Chatterjee as Shanti, Prem Chopra as Diwan Bunny and Satyendra Kapoor as Hukumat Rai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Phandebaaz sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phandebaaz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phandebaaz 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 Phandebaaz (1978)?
- In US, Phandebaaz is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phandebaaz worth watching?
- Phandebaaz holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Phandebaaz?
- Phandebaaz stars Dharmendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Prem Chopra, Satyendra Kapoor and Ranjeet.
- When was Phandebaaz released?
- Phandebaaz was released in 1978.