Rang Birangi (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1983, Rang Birangi is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Sparkling comedy about a meddling friend whose attempt to rekindle the spark in his friend's relationship with his wife of seven years leads to complications to their lives, and to the lives of his secretary and her boyfriend he has not 'scripted' ... Splendid performances by Amol Palekar, Deepti Naval, Parveen Babi and Farooq Shaikh, a perfectly pitched script, witty dialogue and a plethora of aptly placed film references make this a film one can watch over and over and never fail to laugh out loud.
Who’s in it. Rang Birangi stars Amol Palekar as Ajay Sharma, Parveen Babi as Nirmala Sharma, Farooq Shaikh as Prof. Jeet Saxena and Deepti Naval as Anita Sood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Rang Birangi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rang Birangi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rang Birangi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rang Birangi (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rang Birangi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rang Birangi worth watching?
- Rang Birangi holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rang Birangi?
- Rang Birangi stars Amol Palekar, Parveen Babi, Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval and Utpal Dutt.
- When was Rang Birangi released?
- Rang Birangi was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.