Deewaangee (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film
Released in 1976, Deewaangee is a drama film directed by Samir Ganguly, running about 168 minutes.
What it’s about. Shekhar is a poor orphan who along with his trusted lieutenant Birju runs a garage. Shekhar dislikes women, has lost his faith in God and enjoys to spend time with his friends Bill and Harry. One night, When Birju introduces him to Kanchan, a runaway, he refuses to have to do anything with her, but when he finds out that her uncle, Shivraj, has offered a reward for her return, he decides to befriend her and both fall in love. The two get married and are blessed with a son. Their harmonious life enters trouble when Shekhar is given a suitcase by his friend, Bill, who eventually ends up dead. Shekhar finds stolen diamonds inside the suitcase and decides to keep them, much to Kanchan's displeasure. After being betrayed by one of his own in pursuit of the diamonds, Shekar finds out that two gangs, headed by Munne Khan and George Shekhar have abducted Kanchan and his son. How far will Shekhar go to set things right and rescue his family?
Who’s in it. Deewaangee stars Shashi Kapoor as Shekhar, Mehmood Jr. as Birju, Zeenat Aman as Kanchan and Ranjeet as Harry, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deewaangee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deewaangee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deewaangee (1976)?
- In US, Deewaangee is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Deewaangee?
- Deewaangee stars Shashi Kapoor, Mehmood Jr., Zeenat Aman, Ranjeet and Helen.
- When was Deewaangee released?
- Deewaangee was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.