Apna Desh (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1972, Apna Desh is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Jambu, running about 172 minutes.
What it’s about. When it's discovered that four prominent members of the community are crooks and black marketeers, young Akash (Rajesh Khanna) -- posing as an expatriate smuggler -- teams with his girlfriend, Chanda (Mumtaz), to expose them. But to nail the quartet -- a tradesman, a doctor and a builder, all led by a wealthy industrialist (Madan Puri) -- Akash must get them to confess their misdeeds while Chanda surreptitiously captures everything on film.
Who’s in it. Apna Desh stars Rajesh Khanna as Akash Chandra, Mumtaz as Chanda, Om Prakash as Dharamdas and Jagdeep as Shambhu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Apna Desh has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apna Desh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apna Desh tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apna Desh (1972)?
- In US, Apna Desh is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Apna Desh worth watching?
- Apna Desh holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apna Desh?
- Apna Desh stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Om Prakash, Jagdeep and Madan Puri.
- When was Apna Desh released?
- Apna Desh was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.