Armaan (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1942, Armaan is a notable film directed by Kidar Nath Sharma, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1910, its modern hero, Kanwal (Motilal), invents a ray that records pain and pleasure photographically. His experiments render him blind. Country lass Meera (Shamim) tends to him and they fall in love. Later Meera meets a sage (Shah) who has an expensive magic potion that cures blindness. Unable to afford it, Meera kills the sage, grabs the medicine and goes to Kanwal’s house while all nature protests her actions. There the evil Diwan (Bhagwandas) and his accomplices steal the medicine, cure Kanwal and take the credit. Kanwal, who can now see but does not recognise Meera, accuses her of murder but eventually realises the truth.
Who’s in it. Armaan stars Bhagwandas as Diwan, Motilal as Kanwal, Shamin as Meera and A. Shah Shikarpuri as Sage.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Armaan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armaan page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Armaan (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Armaan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Armaan worth watching?
- Armaan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Armaan?
- Armaan stars Bhagwandas, Motilal, Shamin and A. Shah Shikarpuri.
- When was Armaan released?
- Armaan was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.