Halaku (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1956, Halaku is a notable film directed by D.D. Kashyap, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Halaku (Pran), the powerful emperor of Iran, rules the country wisely and with an iron hand. When he comes upon one of his subjects, Niloufer (Meena Kumari), he stakes his claim on her and wants her to be his wife, despite of his wife (Minoo Mumtaz), who opposes his marriage plans. Niloufer, who loves Pervez (Ajit), refuses to submit to Halaku, he turns his wrath on both Niloufer, Pervez, and his wife. Will Niloufer and Pervez survive the ruthless Halaku?
Who’s in it. Halaku stars Meena Kumari as Niloufer Nadir, Pran as Halaku, Ajit Khan as Parvez and Veena as Maharani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Halaku sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Halaku page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Halaku (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Halaku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Halaku worth watching?
- Halaku holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Halaku?
- Halaku stars Meena Kumari, Pran, Ajit Khan, Veena and Helen.
- When was Halaku released?
- Halaku was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.