Trishna (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1978, Trishna is a drama film directed by Anil Ganguly, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Sunil Gupta lives a wealthy lifestyle with his wife, Aarti. Although they have been married for several years, they do not have any children. Aarti did get pregnant once, but failed to conceive. Aarti decides to travel to take a break in their Khandala bungalow, which is also in the neighborhood of Aarti's sister Vidya, her son, Raju and her husband's house. Since her bungalow is being decorated by Vinod, whom she remembers as her fellow collegian, both spend considerable time together. When Vinod finds out that Aarti is basically alone most of the time, he proposes to her - but Aarti rejects him, a physical tussle ensues, Aarti grabs a revolver, a shot is fired, Vinod falls down the stairs and dies. Vidya assists Aarti in disposing off his body.
Who’s in it. Trishna stars Shashi Kapoor as Vinod Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar as Dr. Sunil Gupta, Rakhee Gulzar as Aarti Gupta and Bindu as Vidya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Trishna 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 Trishna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trishna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trishna (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trishna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trishna worth watching?
- Trishna holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Trishna?
- Trishna stars Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Rakhee Gulzar, Bindu and Sujit Kumar.
- When was Trishna released?
- Trishna was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.