Bombay (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1995, Bombay is a drama and romance film directed by Mani Ratnam, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. A Hindu man and a Muslim woman fall in love in a small village and move to Mumbai, where they have two children. However, growing religious tensions and erupting riots threaten to tear the family apart.
Who’s in it. Bombay stars Arvind Swamy as Shekhar Narayanan Pillai, Manisha Koirala as Shaila Banu Pillai, Prakash Raj as Kumar and Nassar as Narayanan Pillai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Bombay has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bombay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bombay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bombay (1995)?
- In US, Bombay is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bombay worth watching?
- Bombay holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bombay?
- Bombay stars Arvind Swamy, Manisha Koirala, Prakash Raj, Nassar and Kitty.
- When was Bombay released?
- Bombay was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.