Kirayadar(1986)
Kirayadar is a 1986 Hindi drama film directed by Basu Chatterjee. The film stars Raj Babbar, Padmini Kolhapure, Utpal Dutt, and Vidya Sinha. It follows the story of a widow and her daughter who face eviction from their rented flat in Mumbai after fifteen years. The landlord, based in Lucknow, demands they vacate the property. The family takes the matter to court, fighting for their right to stay. The film explores themes of home, family, and the legal system. It is known for its realistic portrayal of middle-class struggles. Basu Chatterjee's direction brings a gentle, emotional tone to the story. The film was released in 1986 in Hindi language.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube, Dailymotion
- Theatrical Release
- 19 May 1986
- Director
- Basu Chatterjee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
A widow and her daughter have lived in a Mumbai flat for fifteen years. Their landlord suddenly asks them to move out. They refuse and go to court to fight for their home. A young man falls in love with the daughter and helps them through the battle. Will they lose their home or find a new one?
“A home is more than four walls.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kirayadar
Cast reunions in this film: Basu Chatterjee & Utpal Dutt (6 films together), Padmini Kolhapure & Raj Babbar (3 films together), and Raj Babbar & Utpal Dutt (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the real-life housing crisis in Mumbai, where tenants often refused to vacate properties despite low rents.
- Basu Chatterjee, known for light-hearted comedies, chose this film to highlight a serious urban issue in a humorous way.
- Actor Rakesh Roshan, who played Anil, was also busy with his production ventures around this time, balancing acting and business.
- The movie's setting in Pali Hill, a posh Mumbai neighborhood, contrasted with the middle-class struggles shown in the story.
- Kirayadar underperformed at the box office, unlike many of Basu Chatterjee's earlier hits such as 'Chhoti Si Baat'.
- The film reused a common 1980s Bollywood theme of landlords versus tenants, similar to movies like 'Khatta Meetha'.
- Supporting actor Deven Verma, a comedy specialist, brought his signature timing to the film despite its limited commercial success.