Farishta (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, Farishta is a drama film directed by Sunil Sikand, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Rai Bahadur is a wealthy man who lives in a palatial home with his grand-daughter, Pinky, and grandson, Raju. One night Raju gets abducted and is sold to notorious and hideous-looking gangster Ustad, who forces crippled children to beg and steal for him. Raju also gets inducted in this gang, and is taught to steal at a very young age. Years later, Pinky recognizes Raju as her brother and takes him home to grandpa, who accepts him immediately and provides for him with joy. Then a few days later some silver items are stolen from his house, and Raju is missing. Rai Bahadur is shocked and reports this matter to the police, and continues his search for his missing grandson. Is Raju really his grandson? Did he actually steal the silver items?
Who’s in it. Farishta stars Raju Shrestha as Raju / Rajesh, Ashok Kumar as Rai Bahadur, Ambika Shourie as Tina and Kanwaljit Singh as Police Inspector Khanna, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farishta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farishta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farishta (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farishta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Farishta?
- Farishta stars Raju Shrestha, Ashok Kumar, Ambika Shourie, Kanwaljit Singh and Smita Patil.
- When was Farishta released?
- Farishta was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.