Anari No. 1 (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Anari No. 1 is a comedy and drama film directed by Sandesh Kohli, running about 153 minutes.
What it’s about. Mistaken identity leads to laughs in this comedy starring Govinda as a hotel waiter named Raja who sets out to find a rich woman to marry. Sapna (Raveena Tandon) catches his eye, but she believes Raja is Rahul Saxena (also Govinda), a suave playboy and Raja's spitting image. When the error is revealed, she conspires with Raja and a friend to kidnap the real Rahul and send Raja to take his place. Simran and Arunai Irani co-star.
Who’s in it. Anari No. 1 stars Govinda as Raja/Rahul Saxena, Raveena Tandon as Sapna, Simran as Sona and Aruna Irani as Mrs. Sharda Saxena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Anari No. 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anari No. 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anari No. 1 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anari No. 1 (1999)?
- In US, Anari No. 1 is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anari No. 1 worth watching?
- Anari No. 1 holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Anari No. 1?
- Anari No. 1 stars Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Simran, Aruna Irani and Kader Khan.
- When was Anari No. 1 released?
- Anari No. 1 was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.