Kisna (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2005, Kisna is a drama and romance film directed by Subhash Ghai, running about 170 minutes. “The Warrior Poet” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is set in the India of the tumultuous 1930's when nationalists fighting for the country's independence rose up as one, urging the British to quit. At this time, a young Indian, Kisna befriends and then shields a British girl Katherine, from an enraged mob of nationalists including Kisna's own uncle and brother. Katherine is the young daughter of a ruthless British collector. Kisna takes it upon himself to escort Katherine to the safety of the British High Commission in New Delhi, who will arrange for her to board a ship home. A tender attraction develops between Kisna and Katherine during the journey, a love story that is torn between 'Karma' (the noble deed) and 'Dharma' (the duty). Laxmi, the Indian girl Kisna is engaged to, forms the third point in an emotional triangle involving the Indo-British romantic pair
Who’s in it. Kisna stars Vivek Oberoi as Kisna, Isha Sharvani as Lakshmi, Antonia Bernath as Katherine and Amrish Puri as Bhairo Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Kisna has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kisna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kisna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kisna (2005)?
- In US, Kisna is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kisna worth watching?
- Kisna holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kisna?
- Kisna stars Vivek Oberoi, Isha Sharvani, Antonia Bernath, Amrish Puri and Polly Adams.
- When was Kisna released?
- Kisna was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.