Amar (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film

Released in 1954, Amar is a notable film directed by Mehboob Khan, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. A delicately nuanced psychological drama, exploring a 3-way relationship between the main characters and the crisis of conscience that rocks it. A prosperous, well-respected lawyer, in love with and engaged to an educated, socially-conscious young woman, rapes a poor local village milkmaid. The rest of the story deals with the aftermath of this tragic event, with all the inevitable undercurrents of guilt, penitence and pervasive heartbreak that stem from it.
Who’s in it. Amar stars Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Nimmi and Jayant, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amar page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amar (1954)?
- In US, Amar is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Amar?
- Amar stars Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Nimmi, Jayant and Ulhas.
- When was Amar released?
- Amar was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.