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Tapasya (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film

Tapasya poster

Released in 1976, Tapasya is a notable film directed by Anil Ganguly.

What it’s about. Indrani (Indu) Sinha (Raakhee) is the eldest child in the Sinha household, consisting of her elderly and ill father, Chandranath (A.K. Hangal); two younger sisters and a younger brother. She loves Dr. Sagar Varma (Parikshat Sahni), who looks after her ailing dad, and hopes to marry her soon. His mother approves of Indu, but would like her to leave everthing behind, and look after her son and the household, which is not acceptable to Indu. Misfortune visits the Sinha household and Chandranath passes away, leaving the entire responsiblity of the household on Indu's shoulders. She decides to open a school for children, and her siblings help her. She refuses Sagar's offer of living at his house. Sagar and Indu decide to marry after the children grow up and are well settled.

Who’s in it. Tapasya stars Parikshit Sahni as Dr. Sagar Varma, Asrani as Vinod Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar as Indrani Sinha and Nazir Hussain, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tapasya page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tapasya (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tapasya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Tapasya?
Tapasya stars Parikshit Sahni, Asrani, Rakhee Gulzar, Nazir Hussain and A.K. Hangal.
When was Tapasya released?
Tapasya was released in 1976.