Abhijan (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1962, Abhijan is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. The story revolves around a taxi driver, Narsingh, who attempts to reinvent his life by visiting his native place, but instead gets embroiled in a local Marwari businessman's smuggling and human trafficking business.
Who’s in it. Abhijan stars Soumitra Chatterjee as Narsingh, Waheeda Rehman as Gulabi, Gyanesh Mukherjee as Josef and Ruma Guha Thakurta as Neeli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Abhijan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abhijan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abhijan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abhijan (1962)?
- In US, Abhijan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abhijan worth watching?
- Abhijan holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Abhijan?
- Abhijan stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Waheeda Rehman, Gyanesh Mukherjee, Ruma Guha Thakurta and Rabi Ghosh.
- When was Abhijan released?
- Abhijan was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.