Pinjra (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 1972, Pinjra is a drama film directed by Rajaram Vankudre Shantaram, running about 175 minutes.
What it’s about. A respected village schoolteacher falls for a travelling dancer and faces a moral dilemma.
Who’s in it. Pinjra stars Sandhya, Shreeram Lagoo, Nilu Phule and Vatsala Deshmukh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Pinjra 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 Pinjra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pinjra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pinjra (1972)?
- In US, Pinjra is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pinjra worth watching?
- Pinjra holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pinjra?
- Pinjra stars Sandhya, Shreeram Lagoo, Nilu Phule, Vatsala Deshmukh and Govind Kulkarni.
- When was Pinjra released?
- Pinjra was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.