Utsav (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1984, Utsav is a romance film directed by Girish Karnad, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Vasantasena, a courtesan who dances at the King Palaka's court hides in Charudatta's house while running away from the amorous attentions of the king's brother-in-law. She falls in love with Charudatta, though he is married and penniless.
Who’s in it. Utsav stars Rekha as Vasantsena, Shashi Kapoor as Samsthanak, Amjad Khan as Vatsayana and Shankar Nag as Sajjal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Utsav has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Utsav page.
If you liked it. Fans of Utsav tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Utsav (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Utsav change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Utsav worth watching?
- Utsav holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Utsav?
- Utsav stars Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, Amjad Khan, Shankar Nag and Anuradha.
- When was Utsav released?
- Utsav was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.