Hum Paanch (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, Hum Paanch is a notable film directed by Bapu, running about 163 minutes.
What it’s about. Tyrannical and wealthy Veer Pratap Singh, rules over a small town - ruthlessly. Whoever opposes him is crushed. He is attracted to women, and has a lengthy affair with Soundariya, and even has a secret marriage ceremony with her. When Soundariya gets pregnant, he asks her to abort the child. When she refuses, he shuns her, and denies ever having married her or even being intimate with her. Her brothers attempt to get justice, but are dealt with ruthlessly by Pratap Singh's bodyguard, Bhima. Soundariya then must garner support of herself, and must find someone who can stand up to Veer Pratap Singh and end his tyranny, in a town with men who have been subdued for eons by Veer Pratap Singh and his men for eons.
Who’s in it. Hum Paanch stars Sanjeev Kumar as Krishna, Shabana Azmi as Sundariya, Mithun Chakraborty as Bhima and Naseeruddin Shah as Suraj, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hum Paanch 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 Hum Paanch page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hum Paanch (1980)?
- In US, Hum Paanch is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hum Paanch worth watching?
- Hum Paanch holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hum Paanch?
- Hum Paanch stars Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah and Deepti Naval.
- When was Hum Paanch released?
- Hum Paanch was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 163 minutes.