Abhilasha (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1984, Abhilasha is a drama film directed by Sadhu Meher, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. Chinmay, a young doctor, faces societal resistance when he returns to his village to open a clinic. Despite opposition from the village baidya and sarpanch's son, Chinmay's clinic begins to thrive with the help of Harijan youth Ramu and Sulochana. Anuradha, Chinmay's love interest, supports his efforts, but Gajanan, the sarpanch's son, becomes the main villain and ultimately causes Chinmay's death. Anuradha stays in the village to continue supporting Chinmay's work. The movie explores themes of love and societal challenges.
Who’s in it. Abhilasha stars Uttam Mohanty as Chinmay, Aparajita Mohanty as Anuradha, Byomakesh Tripathy and Sujata Anand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Abhilasha 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 Abhilasha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abhilasha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abhilasha (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Abhilasha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Abhilasha worth watching?
- Abhilasha holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Abhilasha?
- Abhilasha stars Uttam Mohanty, Aparajita Mohanty, Byomakesh Tripathy, Sujata Anand and Jaya Swami.
- When was Abhilasha released?
- Abhilasha was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.