Awaara(1951)
आवारा
The Vagabond
Awaara Synopsis
A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
Awaara (1951) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Raj Kapoor, released on December 14, 1951 with a runtime of 2h 48m. It stars Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor and Leela Chitnis. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Raj Kapoor
- Writers:
- V.P. Sathe, Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Producers:
- Raj Kapoor
- Cinematographer:
- Radhu Karmakar
- Composer:
- Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal
- Production:
- All India Film Corporation, R.K. Films
- Status:
- Released
Awaara (1951) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Awaara before you stream it.
Awaara Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raj Kapoor
as Raj
Nargis
as Rita
Prithviraj Kapoor
as Justice Raghunath
Leela Chitnis
as Leela Raghunath
K.N. Singh
as Jagga
Leela Mishra
as Mr. Raghunath's Sister-in-Law
Shashi Kapoor
as Young Raj
- Baby Zubeida
Baby Zubeida
as Young Rita
Om Prakash
Prayag Raj
Cuckoo
as Bar Dancer
- B.M. Vyas
B.M. Vyas
as Dubey
Key crew
Directed by Raj Kapoor, written by V.P. Sathe, Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, produced by Raj Kapoor.
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Awaara Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 69 ratings.
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Awaara – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Awaara online?
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Awaara (1951) 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 Awaara?
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The main cast of Awaara (1951) includes Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor, Leela Chitnis and K.N. Singh. The film was directed by Raj Kapoor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Awaara released?
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Awaara was released on December 14, 1951 and runs for 2h 48m.
Is Awaara worth watching?
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Awaara (1951) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Awaara?
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Yes. The official Awaara trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.