Devar (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, Devar is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Mohan Segal, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. Wealthy Shankar and well-educated Suresh are cousins and the best of friends. A marriage is arranged for each of them (Shankar's with Madhumati, Suresh' with Shanta), but Shankar's father is against the couples meeting in person and instead each cousin meets with the other's intended. During the meeting Suresh falls in love with Madhumati and scheme switch brides. But his innocent scheme has unforeseen circumstances as Shankar's marriage quickly turns sour because Shanta despises him for being uneducated and blames him for tricking her into marriage.
Who’s in it. Devar stars Dharmendra as Shankar J. Rai / Bhola, Sharmila Tagore as Madhumati / Banwariya, Shashikala as Shanta M. Singh / Shanta S. Rai and Deven Verma as Suresh, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devar (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Devar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Devar?
- Devar stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Shashikala, Deven Verma and Dhumal.
- When was Devar released?
- Devar was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.