Saathi (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, Saathi is a notable film directed by C. V. Sridhar, running about 156 minutes. “A doctor doing research on cancer treatment faces challenges when he first loses his wife, and then his vision.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Ravi returns from abroad and takes up position as Chief Surgeon in a hospital. He then meets with Nurse Shanti, who lives an impoverished lifestyle with her ailing mother, and decides to perform surgery, but she passes away, and a guilt-ridden Ravi marries Shanti much to the chagrin of his mentor, Kaka, who had hoped that he would marry his daughter, Rajni. The couple then travel to Kashmir for their honey-moon, and then settle down to a harmonious relationship. Hoping to travel even more, their plans are interrupted by the hospital's head doctor, who wants Ravi to focus on cancer research. The couple drop all travel plans and immerse themselves in research so much so that Shanti herself becomes ill.
Who’s in it. Saathi stars Vyjayanthimala as Shanti, Rajendra Kumar as Dr. Ravi, Simi Garewal as Rajni and Sanjeev Kumar as Dr. Ashok, among others.
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 Saathi page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saathi (1968)?
- In US, Saathi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Saathi?
- Saathi stars Vyjayanthimala, Rajendra Kumar, Simi Garewal, Sanjeev Kumar and Pahari Sanyal.
- When was Saathi released?
- Saathi was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.