Movie

Nishant

★ 7.1(14)19752h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Shyam Benegal
Release date: 1975-06-06
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: Hindi
Status: Released
Country: India
Studio: Blaze Film Enterprises

About Nishant

Nishant is a 1975 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Shabana Azmi, Girish Karnad and Anant Nag. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nishant in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A man whose wife is abducted seeks to have the culprits prosecuted for their crime, but no one will help him. Meanwhile, the wife—abused and berated by her abductors—cannot bring herself to face her husband.

Cast

Shabana Azmi

Sushila

Girish Karnad

Schoolmaster

Anant Nag

Anjaiya

Amrish Puri

Eldest Zamindar

Satyadev Dubey

Priest (Pujari)

Smita Patil

Rukmini

Naseeruddin Shah

Vishwam

Mohan Agashe

Prasad

Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Sadhu Meher

Savita Bajaj

Master Altaf

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nishant in Canada?+

Nishant is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Nishant on Netflix?+

Nishant is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Nishant?+

Nishant has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in Nishant?+

Nishant stars Shabana Azmi, Girish Karnad, Anant Nag, Amrish Puri and Satyadev Dubey.

When did Nishant come out?+

Nishant is a 1975 movie directed by Shyam Benegal.

What genre is Nishant?+

Nishant is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Nishant?+

Nishant was directed by Shyam Benegal.