The Great Indian Butterfly (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2007, The Great Indian Butterfly is a drama and romance film directed by Sarthak Dasgupta, running about 110 minutes. “Is happiness a rare insect? Is it for real? Uncover the intrigue..” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Krish and Meera, form a young Indian couple climbing the ladder of the corporate rate race in a nation hurtling forward at a rate unprecedented in its long history. Stressed, frustrated and unable to come to terms with the sacrifice required for success, they go in search of a legendary magical insect - The Great Indian Butterfly. Last seen by the unknown Portuguese explorer Carodiguez, in a remote valley located in erstwhile colonial Goa, the butterfly possesses a magical aura, granting immense happiness to the person who catches it. In the journey that takes the couple from the smog filled, concrete jungle of the Megalopolis of Mumbai through the little discovered coastal landscapes of the western Sahyadris, to the sun soaked land of Goa, the couple lose more than what they want to rediscover. It becomes a passage, which seems to travel with a metaphor of its own and an insect as elusive as a fossil trapped in prehistoric resin.
Who’s in it. The Great Indian Butterfly stars Aamir Bashir, Sandhya Mridul, Koel Purie and Barry John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Great Indian Butterfly has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Indian Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Indian Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Indian Butterfly (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Indian Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Indian Butterfly worth watching?
- The Great Indian Butterfly holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Indian Butterfly?
- The Great Indian Butterfly stars Aamir Bashir, Sandhya Mridul, Koel Purie, Barry John and Gourov Dasgupta.
- When was The Great Indian Butterfly released?
- The Great Indian Butterfly was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.