Holi (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1940, Holi is a drama film directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
What it’s about. The evil Chand (Motilal) and his rich father Mangaldas (Date) persecute the nice Sunder (Ishwarlal): he kidnaps Sunder's sister Kokila (Khursheed) and frames him for theft. Sunder is jailed. The abducted Kokila succumbs to the villain's charms and her love reforms him. When released, Sunder, unaware of the fact that his enemy has reformed, seeks revenge on the very day that Chand and Kokila are to marry.
Who’s in it. Holi stars Motilal as Chand, Khursheed as Kokila (as Khursheed), Ishwarlal as Sunder and Keshavrao Date as Mangaldas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Holi 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 Holi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holi (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Holi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Holi worth watching?
- Holi holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Holi?
- Holi stars Motilal, Khursheed, Ishwarlal, Keshavrao Date and Sitara Devi.
- When was Holi released?
- Holi was released in 1940.