Zara Si Zindagi(1983)
ज़रा सी ज़िन्दगी
A Short life
Zara Si Zindagi Synopsis
An MA in philosophy, Raja arrives in Delhi to look for employment and comes across Kusum, a struggling stage actress. They both face hardships in order to make a living.
Zara Si Zindagi (1983) is a drama film directed by K. Balachander, released on January 7, 1983. It stars Kamal Haasan, Anita Raj, Nilu Phule and Mazhar Khan. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- K. Balachander
- Writers:
- Anand Bakshi, K. Balachander, Gulzar
- Producers:
- R. Venkataraman
- Cinematographer:
- B. S. Lokanath
- Composer:
- Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
- Production:
- Premalaya
- Status:
- Released
Zara Si Zindagi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kamal Haasan
as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Anita Raj
as Kusum
Nilu Phule
as Jaggu - Kusum's father
- Mazhar Khan
Mazhar Khan
as Pratap
Shreeram Lagoo
as Mr. Shastri - Rakesh's father
Karan Razdan
as Amit
Sulochana Latkar
as Mrs. Shastri - Rakesh's mother
Arun Bakshi
as Arun
Arjun Chakraborty
as Tilak
Key crew
Directed by K. Balachander, written by Anand Bakshi, K. Balachander and Gulzar, produced by R. Venkataraman.
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Zara Si Zindagi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Zara Si Zindagi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zara Si Zindagi online?
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Zara Si Zindagi (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Zara Si Zindagi?
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The main cast of Zara Si Zindagi (1983) includes Kamal Haasan, Anita Raj, Nilu Phule, Mazhar Khan and Shreeram Lagoo. The film was directed by K. Balachander. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zara Si Zindagi released?
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Zara Si Zindagi was released on January 7, 1983.
Is Zara Si Zindagi worth watching?
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Zara Si Zindagi (1983) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.