Bandh Darwaza (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1990, Bandh Darwaza is an action, drama and horror film directed by Shyam Ramsay, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Unable to conceive, Thakurain Lajjo enlists the help of her maid, Mahua, and approaches a demon named Nevla, who assures her that she will indeed give birth but if it's a daughter, then she must surrender her to him, to which she agrees. Shortly thereafter, she gives birth to a daughter, Kamya, but refuses to surrender it. Mahua poisons her, abducts Kamya, and takes her to Nevla, but Thakur Pratap Singh intervenes just in time, banishes the former to a coffin in a cavern, and rescues his daughter. 18 years later, Kamya herself will be compelled to approach and resurrect Nevla in order to win the love of Kumar - who she is obsessed with - and will do anything to make him her's forever.
Who’s in it. Bandh Darwaza stars Hashmat Khan as Kumar, Manjeet Kular as Sapna, Kunickaa Sadanand as Kamya P. Singh (as Kunika) and Satish Kaul as Anand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Bandh Darwaza has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bandh Darwaza page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandh Darwaza 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 Bandh Darwaza (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bandh Darwaza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bandh Darwaza worth watching?
- Bandh Darwaza holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bandh Darwaza?
- Bandh Darwaza stars Hashmat Khan, Manjeet Kular, Kunickaa Sadanand, Satish Kaul and Anita Sareen.
- When was Bandh Darwaza released?
- Bandh Darwaza was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.