Awaargi (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1990, Awaargi is a drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. Azad (Anil Kapoor), a mob enforcer who rescues the lovely Meena (Meenakshi Seshadri) from a brothel against the orders of both his boss and a rival gang leader. He vows to help her become a singer, and enlists Dhiren (Govindra) to help her, but things become complicated when both men fall for Meena--and the gangsters decide they want her back.
Who’s in it. Awaargi stars Anil Kapoor as Azaad, Meenakshi Seshadri as Meena, Govinda as Dhiren Kumar and Anupam Kher as Lala Jamal Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Awaargi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awaargi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awaargi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awaargi (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awaargi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Awaargi worth watching?
- Awaargi holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Awaargi?
- Awaargi stars Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Seshadri, Govinda, Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal.