Aurat (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Aurat is a drama film directed by Mehboob Khan, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. Radha is a resolute mother, who strives hard against poverty and a lecherous money lender to feed her two sons who grew up with contrasting temperament.
Who’s in it. Aurat stars Sardar Akhtar as Radha, Surendra as Ramu, Lala Yaqoob as Birju and Arun as Shamu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Aurat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aurat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aurat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aurat (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aurat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aurat worth watching?
- Aurat holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aurat?
- Aurat stars Sardar Akhtar, Surendra, Lala Yaqoob, Arun and Arun.
- When was Aurat released?
- Aurat was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.