Kirayadar (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Kirayadar is a comedy and drama film directed by Basu Chatterjee, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Although scores of people migrate to Bombay, from all over India, most do not even have a roof to live under. Some who are lucky manage to find accommodations but pay very high rents, and others who find accommodations refuse to vacate under any circumstances. Two such tenants are Mrs. Laxmi Abhyankar and her employed daughter, Jaya, who live in a flat in Pali Hill area. They had rented this flat from Lucknow-based Kundanlal Choudhury 15 years ago and have been paying him the same amount of Rs.500/- since then. Kundanlal's son, Anil, comes to Bombay to seek employment, and does get employed. His dad wants him to go and live with the Abhyankars, which he does.
Who’s in it. Kirayadar stars Utpal Dutt, Raj Babbar and Padmini Kolhapure.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kirayadar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kirayadar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kirayadar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kirayadar (1986)?
- In US, Kirayadar is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kirayadar worth watching?
- Kirayadar holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kirayadar?
- Kirayadar stars Utpal Dutt, Raj Babbar and Padmini Kolhapure.
- When was Kirayadar released?
- Kirayadar was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.