Mausam (1975): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1975, Mausam is a drama and romance film directed by Gulzar, running about 156 minutes.

What it’s about. While studying for his medical exams in Darjeeling, India, Amarnath Gill sprains his leg and seeks treatment from the local healer, Harihar Thapa. Amarnath is attracted to his daughter, Chanda, and both get intimate. Amarnath promises to return, but never does. About 25 years later, Amarnath returns to Darjeeling, driving an expensive Mercedes, hoping to relax. He casually makes inquiries about Chanda and her father, and finds out that Harihar passed away long ago; Chanda got pregnant and was hastily married to a aged and invalid man, gave birth to a baby girl, subsequently became insane, and died. He also finds out that Chanda sent her daughter, Kajli, away to another town to study and become a doctor. Amarnath is shocked and full of guilt at the injustice and anguish he has caused Chanda and her family. Then he gets to meet Kajli, who is not studying medicine - but earning her living in a brothel - as a foul-mouthed prostitute.

Who’s in it. Mausam stars Sanjeev Kumar as Dr. Amarnath Gill, Sharmila Tagore as Chanda / Kajli, Om Shivpuri as Harihar Thapa and Agha as Maharaj, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Mausam has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mausam page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mausam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.