Barsaat (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1949, Barsaat is a drama, romance and music film directed by Raj Kapoor, running about 171 minutes.
What it’s about. Two friends with opposite personalities, the rich but sensitive Pran and the womanizing Gopal both have affairs with two mountain girls while holidaying in the valley of Kashmir. While Pran and Reshma's love is true and reciprocated, Gopal is a womanizing villain, who disregards the faithful Neela and condemns her to wait faithfully for his return with the barsaat (rainy season).
Who’s in it. Barsaat stars Raj Kapoor as Pran, Nargis as Reshma, Prem Nath as Gopal and K.N. Singh as Bholu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Barsaat has been warmly received by 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 Barsaat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barsaat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barsaat (1949)?
- In US, Barsaat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barsaat worth watching?
- Barsaat holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barsaat?
- Barsaat stars Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prem Nath, K.N. Singh and Nimmi.
- When was Barsaat released?
- Barsaat was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.