Madhumati (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, Madhumati is a mystery, romance and music film directed by Bimal Roy, running about 171 minutes.
What it’s about. Two men take shelter in a derelict mansion situated in the countryside during a storm. One of the men suddenly becomes aware that he once visited this mansion in a past life; he recounts a story about when he was Anand, a painter, who fell in love with a tribal girl named Madhumati.
Who’s in it. Madhumati stars Dilip Kumar as Anand / Deven, Vyjayanthimala as Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha, Johnny Walker as Charandas and Pran as Raja Ugra Narayan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Madhumati has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madhumati page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madhumati tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madhumati (1958)?
- In IN, Madhumati is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madhumati worth watching?
- Madhumati holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madhumati?
- Madhumati stars Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Johnny Walker, Pran and Jayant.
- When was Madhumati released?
- Madhumati was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.