Ahinsa (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Ahinsa is an action and drama film directed by Chand, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A chance encounter between two widows who lost their husbands and sons to violence sets the story going. Birju (Sunil Dutt) has received the highest military honour in battle. He returns home to his village and promptly becomes an outlaw leader (dacoit). He crosses swords with a vicious dacoit called Raka.
Who’s in it. Ahinsa stars Sunil Dutt as Birju, Rekha as Radha, Ranjeet as Raka / Ram Nath and Nirupa Roy as Birju's mother, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ahinsa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ahinsa tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ahinsa (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ahinsa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ahinsa?
- Ahinsa stars Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Ranjeet, Nirupa Roy and Prem Nath.
- When was Ahinsa released?
- Ahinsa was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.