Dharavi (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1991, Dharavi is a notable film directed by Sudhir Mishra, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Dharavi - known as the biggest slums on Earth, has many people living in abject poverty and destitute conditions. One such person is Rajkaran a taxi driver by profession, who has bought a taxi and is still for it in small installments. He, his wife, Kumud, and his son live in small tenement. Electricity and water are not available legally, but can be obtained illegally by paying middlemen, who in turn bribe the police and the Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials. Rajkaran's dream is to own his taxi, and start his own business - of dyeing clothes.
Who’s in it. Dharavi stars Shabana Azmi as Kusum, Om Puri as Raj Karan Yadav, Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dharavi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dharavi page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dharavi (1991)?
- In IN, Dharavi is available to stream on EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dharavi worth watching?
- Dharavi holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dharavi?
- Dharavi stars Shabana Azmi, Om Puri, Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor and Raghubir Yadav.
- When was Dharavi released?
- Dharavi was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.