Jagte Raho (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1956, Jagte Raho is a comedy and thriller film directed by Amit Mitra, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Entering an apartment block in search of a drink of water, a naive peasant finds himself mistaken for a thief and is chased by the residents. Whilst evading capture, he inadvertently exposes the venality and dishonesty of the building's middle class occupants.
Who’s in it. Jagte Raho stars Raj Kapoor as Thirsty Peasant, Motilal as Drunkard, Pradeep Kumar as Illicit Lover and Sumitra Devi as Singing drunk's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Jagte Raho has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Jagte Raho page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jagte Raho tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jagte Raho (1956)?
- In US, Jagte Raho is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jagte Raho worth watching?
- Jagte Raho holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jagte Raho?
- Jagte Raho stars Raj Kapoor, Motilal, Pradeep Kumar, Sumitra Devi and Smriti Biswas.
- When was Jagte Raho released?
- Jagte Raho was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.