Oonche Log (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1965, Oonche Log is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Phani Majumdar, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Oonche Log (Hindi: ऊँचे लोग, lit. High Society People) was a 1965 Hindi film directed by Phani Majumdar. It was based on play Major Chandrakant by noted Tamil film director-screenwriter, K. Balachander. The main character roles of this film were played by Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar and Feroz Khan. Its lyrics were composed by Majrooh Sultanpuri and the music was given by Chitragupta. The film was shot at Vauhini Studios, Chennai, was also noted as first big hit of newcomer Feroz Khan, who was noted for his sensitive performance against veterans like Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar. At the 13th National Film Awards it won the award for Second Best Feature Film in Hindi. It was later remade by K. Balachander himself as Major Chandrakanth (1966), starring J. Jayalalitha and Muthuraman.
Who’s in it. Oonche Log stars Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Feroz Khan and Kanhaiyalal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Oonche Log has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oonche Log page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oonche Log tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oonche Log (1965)?
- In US, Oonche Log is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oonche Log worth watching?
- Oonche Log holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oonche Log?
- Oonche Log stars Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Feroz Khan, Kanhaiyalal and Deven Verma.
- When was Oonche Log released?
- Oonche Log was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.