Fire(1997)
फायर
Beneath the surface lies a burning secret.
Fire Synopsis
In a barren, arranged marriage to an amateur swami who seeks enlightenment through celibacy, Radha's life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful young sister-in-law seeks to free herself from the confines of her own loveless marriage.
Fire (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by Deepa Mehta, released on August 22, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Nandita Das, Shabana Azmi, Javed Jaffrey and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
- Director:
- Deepa Mehta
- Writers:
- Deepa Mehta, Deepa Mehta, Miraj Ahmed
- Producers:
- Deepa Mehta, Bobby Bedi
- Cinematographer:
- Giles Nuttgens
- Composer:
- A.R. Rahman
- Production:
- Kaleidoscope Entertainment, Trial by Fire Films
- Revenue:
- $501,533
- Status:
- Released
Fire (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fire before you stream it.
Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nandita Das
as Sita
Shabana Azmi
as Radha
Javed Jaffrey
as Jatin
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
as Ashok
- Kushal Rekhi
Kushal Rekhi
as Biji
Ranjit Chowdhry
as Mundu
- Karishma Jhalani
Karishma Jhalani
as Young Radha
- Alice Poon
Alice Poon
as Julie
Ram Gopal Bajaj
as Swamiji
Vinay Pathak
as Guide at Taj Mahal
Dilip Mehta
as Young Radha's father
- Ramanjeet Kaur
Ramanjeet Kaur
as Young Radha's mother
Key crew
Directed by Deepa Mehta, written by Deepa Mehta, Deepa Mehta and Miraj Ahmed, produced by Deepa Mehta and Bobby Bedi.
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Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 71 ratings.
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Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fire online?
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Who stars in Fire?
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The main cast of Fire (1997) includes Nandita Das, Shabana Azmi, Javed Jaffrey, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Kushal Rekhi. The film was directed by Deepa Mehta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fire released?
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Fire was released on August 22, 1997 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Fire worth watching?
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Fire (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fire?
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Yes. The official Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.