Dastan (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1950, Dastan is a drama, family and romance film directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Indira (Suraiya) is an orphan brought up the strict and uprighteous Rani (Veena). Indira grows up to be a beauty and is sought by three suitors Raj (Raj Kapoor), Kundan (Al Nasir), and Ramesh (Suresh). Rani does not like Indira to marry into her family as both Raj and Kundan are her brothers, and she wants Indira to marry Ramesh, and as such arranges a meeting with Ramesh's mom (Pratima Devi) and finalizes the marriage. Indira does not appreciate this and refuses to marry Ramesh. Raj speaks of his love with Rani, and Rani warns him that Indira is to marry Ramesh, but also has an on-going affair with his brother Kundan. Who does Indira really love? Will she ever marry her dream man?
Who’s in it. Dastan stars Suraiya as Indra, Raj Kapoor as Raj, Suresh as Ramesh and Veena as Rani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Dastan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dastan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dastan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dastan (1950)?
- In US, Dastan is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dastan worth watching?
- Dastan holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dastan?
- Dastan stars Suraiya, Raj Kapoor, Suresh, Veena and Suresh.