Prem Shastra (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1974, Prem Shastra is a drama and romance film directed by B. R. Ishara, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Writer Sagar Sharma is in love with a much younger woman named Barkha. When Sagar meets his ex-wife, Neelima, she tells him that Barkha is her daughter. Perturbed that he is dating his ex-step-daughter, Sagar disbelieves her and continues to have his affair with Barkha. And then Neelima tells him that she had an affair with his elder brother and that Barkha is his daughter. Sagar will now decide to end this affair, as neither the community nor his very own brother will permit him to have an affair with his own niece.
Who’s in it. Prem Shastra stars Dev Anand, Zeenat Aman, Bindu and Asit Sen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Prem Shastra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prem Shastra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prem Shastra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prem Shastra (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prem Shastra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prem Shastra worth watching?
- Prem Shastra holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prem Shastra?
- Prem Shastra stars Dev Anand, Zeenat Aman, Bindu, Asit Sen and Shekhar.
- When was Prem Shastra released?
- Prem Shastra was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.