Anarbala (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1940, Anarbala is a horror film directed by A.M. Khan.
What it’s about. Agya Betal (Syed Jan), the demonic ruler of Maldweep, kidnaps Anarbala (Shanta Kashmiri), the daughter of Maharaja Madan Singh (Abdul Rahim Pahelwan), and keeps her hidden away in a magic city where monsters worship the goddess Narka Kumari while sacrificing devotees of the god Vishnu.
Who’s in it. Anarbala stars Benjamin as Prince Ram Singh, Shanta Kashmiri as Princess Anarbala, Ameena as Uha and Akhtari Lukhnowi as Princess Chandravati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Anarbala 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 Anarbala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anarbala tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anarbala (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anarbala change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anarbala worth watching?
- Anarbala holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Anarbala?
- Anarbala stars Benjamin, Shanta Kashmiri, Ameena, Akhtari Lukhnowi and S. Alam.
- When was Anarbala released?
- Anarbala was released in 1940.