Manchali (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, Manchali is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Raja Nawathe, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. One condition prevents young Leena (Leena Chandravarkar) from receiving her inheritance: She's unwed -- and until she marries, her uncle won't relinquish her legacy. When the frustrated Leena meets jobless Sanjeev (Sanjeev Kumar), the duo concocts a quid-pro-quo scheme: For a sum, Sanjeev will temporarily pose as her spouse. But once Leena has her fortune in hand, she's ready for "hubby" to make tracks.
Who’s in it. Manchali stars Sanjeev Kumar as Sushil Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar as Leena and Nirupa Roy as Chachi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Manchali 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 Manchali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manchali tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manchali (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manchali change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Manchali worth watching?
- Manchali holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manchali?
- Manchali stars Sanjeev Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar and Nirupa Roy.
- When was Manchali released?
- Manchali was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.