Chann Pardesi (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1981, Chann Pardesi is a notable film directed by Chitrartha Singh, running about 147 minutes.
What it’s about. Harnek Singh alias Nek (Kulbhushan Kharbanda) is an honest farm worker who works hard for his employer, landlord Jagirdar Joginder Singh (Amrish Puri). Nek is in love with village belle Kammo (Rama Vij) and hopes to marry her after he accumulates enough wealth and some land. But one day Jagirdar, unable to conceive a child with his wife Jassi (Sushma Seth), sets a plot into motion. While Nek is away on a work assignment, he will pursue Kammo. After the landlord rapes Kammo, secrets, trauma, and the twists of love and fate reverberate through multiple generations.
Who’s in it. Chann Pardesi stars Rama Vij as Kammo, Raj Babbar as Laali, Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Harnek/Nek and Amrish Puri as Jangirdar Joginder Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Chann Pardesi 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 Chann Pardesi page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chann Pardesi (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chann Pardesi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chann Pardesi worth watching?
- Chann Pardesi holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chann Pardesi?
- Chann Pardesi stars Rama Vij, Raj Babbar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Amrish Puri and Om Puri.
- When was Chann Pardesi released?
- Chann Pardesi was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.