Baghban (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1938, Baghban is a notable film directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. The naive Saroop (Nandrekar) romantically renounces earthly pleasures under the influence of a sadhu (Ashraf Khan). Arrested at a fairground and jailed, fellow convicts change his view of the world. Working in the prison’s garden, he meets the superintendent Sohanlal’s (Nazir) daughter Durga (Kumari), who was married as a child to a boy now believed dead. Ranjit (Singh) covets her and on her wedding day to the nasty Ranjit, it is discovered that Saroop was her child-husband.
Who’s in it. Baghban stars Bimala Kumari as Durga, B. Nandrekar as Saroop, Sitara Devi and Vinita Butt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Baghban 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 Baghban page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baghban (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baghban change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baghban worth watching?
- Baghban holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Baghban?
- Baghban stars Bimala Kumari, B. Nandrekar, Sitara Devi, Vinita Butt and Putli.
- When was Baghban released?
- Baghban was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.