Vishkanya (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Vishkanya is a thriller and drama film directed by Jag Mundhra, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspector Rakesh Verma has been assigned the case of the mysterious deaths of Zoravar and his associate. His investigations take him to meet the other two associates namely Thakur Dhurjan Singh, and Lala Lachiram Chaudhary - both fearful for their lives. While Rakesh is aware that both are connected to the criminal underworld, he is required to provide protection to them. His investigations make him conclude that the suspects could be Wali Khan, a former jailbird; Trilokchand, another former jailbird, in jail for murder, but who is now crippled and confined to a wheelchair; and a mysterious woman who was fed venomous poison as a child - and is quite capable of administering it in lethal doses. Rakesh must now find who the real killer is - before he/she kills the Thakur and Lala.
Who’s in it. Vishkanya stars Kabir Bedi as Vikram Singh, Moon Moon Sen as Mrs. Vikram, Pooja Bedi as Nisha and Satish Kaushik as Lala Lachiram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Vishkanya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vishkanya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vishkanya tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vishkanya (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vishkanya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vishkanya worth watching?
- Vishkanya holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vishkanya?
- Vishkanya stars Kabir Bedi, Moon Moon Sen, Pooja Bedi, Satish Kaushik and Goga Kapoor.