Anwar (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2007, Anwar is a drama and romance film directed by Manish Jha, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Anwar is the story of a young man, an artist, who leaves his home and everything he knows in order to escape a world he no longer recognizes. All he ever wanted was a love story, Instead, his mentor abandons him and his best friend and his one true love betray him. Devastated, emotionally exhausted, he takes refuge in an old building, only to wake up the next morning to find his world turned upside down. Mistaken for a terrorist, Anwar finds himself in the midst of an unusual set of circumstances that resonate deeply with the modern Indian Condition and indeed with the Human Condition in this present-day global village.
Who’s in it. Anwar stars Manisha Koirala as Anita, Nauheed Cyrusi as Mehru, Rajpal Yadav as Gopinath and Siddharth Koirala as Anwar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Anwar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anwar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anwar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anwar (2007)?
- In US, Anwar is available to stream on Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anwar worth watching?
- Anwar holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anwar?
- Anwar stars Manisha Koirala, Nauheed Cyrusi, Rajpal Yadav, Siddharth Koirala and Hiten Tejwani.
- When was Anwar released?
- Anwar was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.