Faraar (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1975, Faraar is a thriller film directed by Shankar Mukherjee, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based around a middle-class man, Rajesh (Raj) living with his sister. He is in love with a young woman, and he intends to marry her once he has found a potential husband to take care of his sister. However, one day the sister is raped and murdered and the police are unable to find any clues and it is left to Rajesh to find the murderers and avenge her death. He traces the murderer and kills him, and is therefore now on the run from the police himself. Rajesh abducts a child as a hostage and seeks refuge in a house only to later learn that the child is the son of his former lover, who is now married to a Police Inspector. Rajesh is torn in two - whether to release the child, or to use him to make an escape.
Who’s in it. Faraar stars Amitabh Bachchan as Rajesh, Sanjeev Kumar as Inspector Sanjay, Sharmila Tagore as Mala and Sharmila Tagore as Asha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Faraar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faraar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faraar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faraar (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Faraar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Faraar worth watching?
- Faraar holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Faraar?
- Faraar stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Sharmila Tagore and Sulochana Latkar.
- When was Faraar released?
- Faraar was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.