Ijaazat (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1987, Ijaazat is a drama and romance film directed by Gulzar, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Mahendra is in love with Maya and would like to marry her. But Maya is a woman of the 20th century, who does not believe in marriage, but would like to continue having a relationship. Mahendra's family pressures him into getting married, and he finally gives in and marries another woman by the name of Sudha. But Mahendra is unable to get Maya out of his mind, and his marriage with Sudha fails, and ends up with a formal separation. Years later, Mahendra and Sudha meet at a railway station, and both do remember each other, and share their experiences after their separation. There is one shocking experience that Maya does not share, but which Mahendra will find out soon.
Who’s in it. Ijaazat stars Rekha as Sudha, Naseeruddin Shah as Mahinder, Anuradha Patel as Maya and Ram Mohan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Ijaazat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ijaazat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ijaazat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ijaazat (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ijaazat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ijaazat worth watching?
- Ijaazat holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ijaazat?
- Ijaazat stars Rekha, Naseeruddin Shah, Anuradha Patel, Ram Mohan and Sulabha Deshpande.
- When was Ijaazat released?
- Ijaazat was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.