Namkeen (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1982, Namkeen is a drama film directed by Gulzar, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Nimki (Sharmila Tagore) is the mortar that holds her fragile family together. She looks after her younger sisters, the mute, sweet Meethu (Shabana Azmi) and spirited Chinki (Kiran Vairale). Together the three sisters care for their aging Amma (Waheeda Rehman), a troubled, frail woman bordering on senile dementia. Geru (Sanjeev Kumar), an itinerant construction hauler in the family's village for a brief contract, rents a room from the family, and before long bonds of friendship and even love develop between Geru and the sisters.
Who’s in it. Namkeen stars Sanjeev Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Sharmila Tagore and Shabana Azmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Namkeen 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 Namkeen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Namkeen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Namkeen (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Namkeen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Namkeen worth watching?
- Namkeen holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Namkeen?
- Namkeen stars Sanjeev Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Sharmila Tagore, Shabana Azmi and Kiran Vairale.
- When was Namkeen released?
- Namkeen was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.