Nazar (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Nazar is a drama film directed by Mani Kaul, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "The Meek One", Nazar is the saga of a Bombay-based antique dealer-cum-money lender (Shekhar Kapur), who at the age of 40, marries a woman (Shambhavi Kaul) who is 17, and brings her home to his spacious flat in a multi-storied building with a magnificent view. Their marriage is not a happy one, even though he hopes it will get better. But the bride, who had until her wedding lived her life in an orphanage, is immersed in her own thoughts, and at one point even holds a revolver against her husband's head while he slept. The film explores their complex life in a manner unusual for Indian cinema.
Who’s in it. Nazar stars Shekhar Kapur as Antique Dealer / Money Lender, Shambhavi Kaul as Antique Dealer's wife, Surekha Sikri as Bua and Parvez Merchant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Nazar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nazar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nazar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nazar (1990)?
- In IN, Nazar is available to stream on NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nazar worth watching?
- Nazar holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nazar?
- Nazar stars Shekhar Kapur, Shambhavi Kaul, Surekha Sikri, Parvez Merchant and Asha Dandavate.
- When was Nazar released?
- Nazar was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.