Mangal Pandey (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Mangal Pandey is an action, drama and crime film directed by Harmesh Malhotra, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Abused by his step-mother; Rajmer, Jaipur-based young Mangal faces more trauma when his father Havaldar Rajnath Pandey is shot dead by Daku Lal Singh. He then gets separated from his sister, Deepa, is adopted by a drug-dealer, Kulbhushan, who re-names him 'Tiger'; and then joins hands with criminal don, Jaganlal. Then he gets into a confrontation with Police Inspector Vijay Shukla and ends up killing him.
Who’s in it. Mangal Pandey stars Shatrughan Sinha as Mangal R. Pandey, Parveen Babi as Kavita, Kader Khan as Vijay Shukla and Farida Jalal as Deepa R. Pandey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mangal Pandey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mangal Pandey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mangal Pandey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mangal Pandey (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mangal Pandey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mangal Pandey worth watching?
- Mangal Pandey holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mangal Pandey?
- Mangal Pandey stars Shatrughan Sinha, Parveen Babi, Kader Khan, Farida Jalal and Chandrashekhar.
- When was Mangal Pandey released?
- Mangal Pandey was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.