Ghar (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1978, Ghar is a drama and romance film directed by Manik Chatterjee, running about 121 minutes. “Home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vikas, the son of a successful lawyer, disagrees with his father over his choice for his life partner; and marries his girlfriend Aarti. They enjoy the bliss of marriage, breaking away from the custom of staying with his widower father. Returning home from a date, they encounter a traumatic incident that makes headline news. This incident changes their lives forever. The trauma keeps intruding into their day to day lives. When Aarti's mother leaves town to take up a new job, the pressure on Aarti and Vikas brings them into the abyss of despair. Can they crawl out of self-hate and emotional estrangement and rekindle their love?
Who’s in it. Ghar stars Vinod Mehra as Vikas, Asit Sen as Chattterjee, Rekha as Aarti and Asrani as Police Inspector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Ghar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Ghar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghar (1978)?
- In US, Ghar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghar worth watching?
- Ghar holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ghar?
- Ghar stars Vinod Mehra, Asit Sen, Rekha, Asrani and Madan Puri.
- When was Ghar released?
- Ghar was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.