Daera (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, Daera is a drama, romance and music film directed by Kamal Amrohi, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. The narrative deals with the dreams and aspiration of a 16-old-girl, Sheetal (Meena Kumari) caught in the vortex of uncertainty and morality. Desperate for engagement with her neighbour, Shravan (Nasir Khan) who is equally drawn towards her but she is forced into meaningless wedlock with a sick old man.
Who’s in it. Daera stars Meena Kumari as Sheetal, Nasir Khan as Sharan Kumar, Nana Palsikar as Sheetal's Husband and Pratima Devi as Sharan's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Daera has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daera (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daera change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daera worth watching?
- Daera holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daera?
- Daera stars Meena Kumari, Nasir Khan, Nana Palsikar, Pratima Devi and Roopmala.
- When was Daera released?
- Daera was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.