Baiju the Poet (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1952, Baiju the Poet is a drama and romance film directed by Vijay Bhatt, running about 165 minutes.
What it’s about. A young singer, in the time of Emperor Akbar the Great, sets out to avenge his father, killed in a disturbance near the house of a member of the Court.
Who’s in it. Baiju the Poet stars Meena Kumari as Gauri, Bharat Bhushan as Baijnath 'Baiju', Surendra as Sangeet Samrat Tansen and Kuldip Kaur as Daku Roopmati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Baiju the Poet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on ShemarooMe. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baiju the Poet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baiju the Poet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baiju the Poet (1952)?
- In IN, Baiju the Poet is available to stream on ShemarooMe. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baiju the Poet worth watching?
- Baiju the Poet holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baiju the Poet?
- Baiju the Poet stars Meena Kumari, Bharat Bhushan, Surendra, Kuldip Kaur and Bipin Gupta.
- When was Baiju the Poet released?
- Baiju the Poet was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.