Basanti (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2000, Basanti is a notable film directed by Neer Bikram Shah, running about 138 minutes. “Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Basanti is a historical love story based on the novel by Diamond Shamsher.It depicts the story of a girl along with the accounts of the historical events during the time of Junga Bahadur Rana, the first Rana Prime Minister of Nepal.
Who’s in it. Basanti stars Karishma Manandhar as Basanti/ Meethu, Rajesh Hamal as Gagan Singh Thapa, Gauri Malla as Queen and Divya Dutta as Malaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Basanti sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Basanti page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Basanti (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Basanti change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Basanti worth watching?
- Basanti holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Basanti?
- Basanti stars Karishma Manandhar, Rajesh Hamal, Gauri Malla, Divya Dutta and Pawan Mainali.
- When was Basanti released?
- Basanti was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.