Aar Paar (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, Aar Paar is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Guru Dutt, running about 146 minutes.
What it’s about. Kalu is a taxi-driver in Bombay, India. He has two women who love him and would like to marry him. Kalu first wants to establish himself, and become rich, before he can even think of marriage. One of the women who loves him, has a father who is involved in gangster-type activities, and would like Kalu also to join him so that he can get rich soon. Kalu has now to decide to become rich quick or sleep better.
Who’s in it. Aar Paar stars Guru Dutt as Kalu, Shyama as as Nikki, Jagdish Sethi as Lalaji and Johnny Walker as Rustom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Aar Paar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aar Paar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aar Paar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aar Paar (1954)?
- In US, Aar Paar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aar Paar worth watching?
- Aar Paar holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aar Paar?
- Aar Paar stars Guru Dutt, Shyama, Jagdish Sethi, Johnny Walker and Jagdeep.
- When was Aar Paar released?
- Aar Paar was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.