Anuradha (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1960, Anuradha is a drama, family and romance film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. There are moments in our lives when our whole being is put to the test. Our ideals, our ambitions, are forgotten and we crave for escape. Escape into our world of dreams. And such is Anuradha's (Leela Naidu) story. The daughter of a rich man, she has everything she desired, yet she goes on to marry Dr. Nirmal Chowdhary (Balraj Sahni), an idealistic doctor, who wants to serve the poor in the villages of India. Later when she is shown what she is missing by living with this poor doctor, she has to make the choice. The choice of her life or her love.
Who’s in it. Anuradha stars Balraj Sahni as Dr. Nirmal Chowdhary, Leela Naidu as Anuradha Chowdhary, Hari Shivdasani as Brijeshwar Prasad Roy and Asit Sen as Zamindar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Anuradha 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 Anuradha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anuradha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anuradha (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anuradha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anuradha worth watching?
- Anuradha holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anuradha?
- Anuradha stars Balraj Sahni, Leela Naidu, Hari Shivdasani, Asit Sen and Mukri.
- When was Anuradha released?
- Anuradha was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.