Mere Apne (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1970, Mere Apne is a drama, family and music film directed by Gulzar, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. Old woman Anandi (Meena Kumari) moves to the city with her relatives and finds out their material side. She develops fondness for two rival street gangs of unemployed youth. These gangs are headed by two former friends turned foes in a time when society, politics and education are all losing their bearings in 1970s India. The film beautifully portrays how disillusioned unemployed youth get disaffected from society and education and become pawns in the game of politics.
Who’s in it. Mere Apne stars Meena Kumari as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt), Vinod Khanna as Shyam, Shatrughan Sinha as Chaino and Ramesh Deo as Arun Gupta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Mere Apne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mere Apne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mere Apne tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mere Apne (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mere Apne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mere Apne worth watching?
- Mere Apne holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mere Apne?
- Mere Apne stars Meena Kumari, Vinod Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha, Ramesh Deo and Keshto Mukherjee.
- When was Mere Apne released?
- Mere Apne was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.