Where to watch Aar Paar online?

Aar Paar is available for streaming on Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, Prime Video, YouTube. You can watch it on Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, Prime Video, YouTube in India at your convenience.

Is Aar Paar on Netflix?

Aar Paar is not currently streaming on Netflix. It is available on Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, Prime Video, YouTube.

Is Aar Paar on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes, Aar Paar is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Who directed Aar Paar?

Aar Paar was directed by Shakti Samanta and released in 1985. Shakti Samanta is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Who stars in Aar Paar?

Aar Paar stars Tarun Ghosh alongside Mandakini, Rajesh Khanna, Mithun Chakraborty, Rozina Ali, Utpal Dutt. The film marks a collaboration between Tarun Ghosh and director Shakti Samanta within Hindi cinema.

Is Aar Paar worth watching?

Aar Paar holds a rating of 3.5/10.

Aar Paar(1985)

3.5/10

Hindi•125 mins•theatrical•Updated 2 May 2026

Aar Paar (1985) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta. The film features Tarun Ghosh, Rozina Ali and Utpal Dutt. With a rating of 3.5/10 from 1985.

Director:Shakti Samanta

Mood:

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Quick Facts

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
Theatrical Release: 31 December 1985
Director: Shakti Samanta
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h 5m
Rating: 3.5/10

Storyline

“Caught between love and a dangerous tide.”

Film Details

3.5Rating

125Minutes

HindiLanguage

Release Date31 December 1985

Release Typetheatrical

Original TitleAar Paar

Parental Guide

Violence

Moderate

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Moderate

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Mood

darkemotionalsuspenseful

Themes

lovesurvivalcorruptionjustice

Tonegritty

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitymoderate

Audiencemultiplex

Best Withwith-partner

Violence3

Emotion4

Humor2

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Mithun ChakrabortyActor

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Rozina AliKamli

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Utpal DuttMahesh Babu

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NutonPannabai

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A.T.M. ShamsuzzamanActor

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Syed Hasan ImamActor

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Amol BoseActor

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Shakti SamantaDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Aar Paar

Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Mandakini (10 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Utpal Dutt (5 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Mithun Chakraborty (4 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Shakti Samanta (3 films together), Utpal Dutt & Shakti Samanta (3 films together), and Rajesh Khanna & Mandakini (2 films together).

Trivia

The film's title 'Aar Paar' is a common Hindi phrase meaning 'this side, that side', hinting at the character's divided loyalties.
It was one of the few 1980s action films shot extensively in coastal fishing village locations for authenticity.
Actor Raj Kiran, known for softer roles, performed his own stunts for the action sequences in this film.
The soundtrack by Laxmikant-Pyarelal included a hit qawwali, 'Allah Meherbaan', which became popular at live shows.
The movie's climax was filmed during an actual storm at sea, which caused delays in the shooting schedule.
It was released the same year as the blockbuster 'Mard', which overshadowed its box office performance.
The director, K. Bapaiah, was primarily known for Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture for him.