Prem Pujari (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1970, Prem Pujari is a thriller, drama, war and romance film directed by Dev Anand.
What it’s about. Ramdev Bakshi is the only son of widower and former Indian Army General Durgaprasad, who has been decorated several times with various medals for bravery shown in the line of duty. Alas this did leave him crippled, after he lost a leg during the war with Pakistan. Ramdev is also enlisted in the army, but he is peace-loving and detests war. He has a sweetheart in village belle Suman Mehra, and both hope to get married soon. He does answer the call from the army and joins active duty, only to be arrested and court-martial-ed for disobeying orders. After being dishonorably discharged, he disappears from Suman and his father's lives. Years later, Suman enters a beauty contest and is crowned Miss India. She travels with her mom to Britain, where she meets with Ramdev.
Who’s in it. Prem Pujari stars Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Zaheeda and Prem Chopra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Prem Pujari has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on VI movies and tv. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prem Pujari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prem Pujari tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prem Pujari (1970)?
- In IN, Prem Pujari is available to stream on VI movies and tv. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prem Pujari worth watching?
- Prem Pujari holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prem Pujari?
- Prem Pujari stars Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Zaheeda, Prem Chopra and Shatrughan Sinha.
- When was Prem Pujari released?
- Prem Pujari was released in 1970.