Anari (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1959, Anari is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. Raj Kumar is an honest, handsome and intelligent young man. Working as a painter, he is unable to earn a living. One day Raj finds a wallet containing money and returns it to the man it belongs to. Impressed by his honesty, the man employs him to work in his office as a clerk.
Who’s in it. Anari stars Raj Kapoor as Raj Kumar, Nutan as Aarti Sohanlal, Lalita Pawar as Mrs. L. D'Sa and Shubha Khote as Asha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Anari has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anari tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anari (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anari worth watching?
- Anari holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Anari?
- Anari stars Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote and Motilal.
- When was Anari released?
- Anari was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.