Bawarchi (1972)
Movie 2h 10m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, family night
Released in 1972, Bawarchi is a comedy, drama and family movie. It is directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Asrani. The running time is 2h 10m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
Desperate for a cook, the disgruntled Sharmas are relieved when a multi-talented man, Raghu, takes up the job. However, when all seems well, the family jewels disappear and so does Raghu.
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Cast & crew
- Hrishikesh MukherjeeDirector
- Amitabh Bachchanas Narrator (uncredited)
- Jaya Bachchanas Krishna
- Asranias Babbu
- A.K. Hangalas Ramnath
- Rajesh Khannaas Raghu
- Usha Kiranas Shobha
- Harindranath Chattopadhyayas Shivnath
- Durga Khoteas Seeta
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Questions about Bawarchi
- What genre is Bawarchi?
- Bawarchi is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Family.
- Who stars in Bawarchi?
- Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Asrani, A.K. Hangal, Rajesh Khanna appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Bawarchi?
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed Bawarchi.
- How long is Bawarchi?
- Bawarchi runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- Is Bawarchi worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Bawarchi?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
