Ek Raat (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1942, Ek Raat is a notable film directed by W. Z. Ahmad, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. A thriller centered on Ravi, who arrives at Heera Mahal on a stormy night. He finds the bungalow now owned by Balraj Sharma, a crippled ex-police officer, and his daughter Rekha. Ravi takes a job with Balraj and learns of Balraj's fear of Jaggi, a man seeking revenge. Ravi and Rekha fall in love and try to help Balraj. The plot thickens when Ravi is accused of two murders, leading to more suspense and revelations.
Who’s in it. Ek Raat stars Prithviraj Kapoor as Ravi, K.N. Singh as Balraj, Mubarak and Gulab.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Ek Raat 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 Ek Raat page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ek Raat (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ek Raat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ek Raat worth watching?
- Ek Raat holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ek Raat?
- Ek Raat stars Prithviraj Kapoor, K.N. Singh, Mubarak and Gulab.
- When was Ek Raat released?
- Ek Raat was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.