Kangan (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Kangan is a drama film directed by K. B. Tilak, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Sunil lives a middle-classed lifestyle in a village in India along with his widowed mom, Janki. He is studying Medicine in the city, is in love with his childhood sweetheart, Shanta, and everyone expects them to get married soon. However, Janki does not approve of Shanta, finds her uncouth and illiterate, and instead approves of Shobha and arranges Sunil's marriage with her. Shanta's mom, Parvati, falls seriously ill so much so that Sunil returns home, promises to wed her daughter, and she passes away. Sunil returns to the city to continue and finish his studies. After sometime he becomes a fully qualified doctor and returns to the village to open his own dispensary. It is here that he will learn that Shanta is now married to the wealthiest man in the village, Lakshmipati, who is not only a widower, father of a deceased child, but also much older than Shanta. Watch what happens when an embittered Sunil confronts Shanta to find out why she betrayed him and their promise to her late mom.
Who’s in it. Kangan stars Ashok Kumar as Lakshmipati 'Rajaji', Mala Sinha as Shanta, Sanjeev Kumar as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu' and Shyama as Champakali, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kangan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kangan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kangan (1971)?
- In US, Kangan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Kangan?
- Kangan stars Ashok Kumar, Mala Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar, Shyama and Jeevan.
- When was Kangan released?
- Kangan was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.