Awaara
आवारा
“The Vagabond”
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About
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.
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
as Young Rita
Om Prakash
as
Prayag Raj
as
Cuckoo
as Bar Dancer
B.M. Vyas
as Dubey
Honey O'Brien
as
Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor
as Judge
Manek Kapoor
as
Om Prakash Mehra
as
Mansaram
as
Mohanbali
as
Premnath Malhotra
as Cameo Appearance in Song "naiyya teri majhdhar.."
Helen
as Chorus girl
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About Awaara
“The Vagabond”
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. Running 168 minutes.
Awaara Cast and Characters
The cast features Raj Kapoor (as Raj), Nargis (as Rita), Prithviraj Kapoor (as Justice Raghunath), Leela Chitnis (as Leela Raghunath), and K.N. Singh (as Jagga). Their performances are a major reason Awaara has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Awaara NowWhy People Are Watching Awaara
Awaara flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Hindi storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awaara
Where can I watch Awaara online for free?
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How long is Awaara?
Awaara runs for 168 minutes (about 2.8 hours).
Is Awaara good? What's the rating?
Awaara holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 65 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Awaara?
The main cast includes Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor, and Leela Chitnis, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Awaara available in Hindi?
Yes — Awaara was originally produced in Hindi and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Awaara released?
Awaara was released in 1951.
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Where can I watch Awaara for free?
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What is Awaara about?
Awaara is a Drama/Music Hindi-language film. 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.
When was Awaara released?
Awaara was released on December 14, 1951. It has a runtime of 2h 48m. The film was produced by All India Film Corporation.
Who stars in Awaara?
Awaara stars Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor and Leela Chitnis. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Awaara available in HD?
Yes, Awaara is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.