Where to watch Aghaat online?

Aghaat is available for streaming on Prime Video. You can watch it on Prime Video in India at your convenience.

What is Aghaat OTT release date?

Aghaat is available on Prime Video. The exact OTT release date has not been listed on GudVibe.

Is Aghaat on Netflix?

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Aghaat was directed by Govind Nihalani and released in 1985. Govind Nihalani is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Aghaat stars Om Puri alongside Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Rohini Hattangadi, Pankaj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Deepa Sahi. The film marks a collaboration between Om Puri and director Govind Nihalani within Hindi cinema.

Is Aghaat worth watching?

Aghaat holds a rating of 3.9/10 on GudVibe.

When was Aghaat released?

Aghaat was released on December 31, 1985 as a Hindi language film. It was produced under the Hindi film industry.

What is the runtime of Aghaat?

Aghaat has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes total).

What language is Aghaat in?

Aghaat is a Hindi language film produced within Hindi film industry. Hindi cinema has a rich tradition of storytelling, and Aghaat contributes to that legacy with its cast and production values.

What is the GudVibe rating for Aghaat?

Aghaat has a rating of 3.9/10 on GudVibe.

Aghaat(1985)

Name: Aghaat
Director: Govind Nihalani
Released: 1985-12-31
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 3.9
Cast: Om Puri, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Rohini Hattangadi, Pankaj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah

3.9/10

Hindi•134 mins•Updated 16 Apr 2026

Aghaat (1985) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Govind Nihalani. Starring Pankaj Kapur, Achyut Potdar and Gopi. With an audience rating of 3.9/10, Aghaat stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Director:Govind Nihalani

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Quick Facts

Streaming on: Prime Video
Theatrical Release: 31 December 1985
Director: Govind Nihalani
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h 14m
GudVibe Rating: 3.9/10

Storyline

An honest union leader fights for a worker's compensation. He clashes with a rival leader who uses aggressive tactics. In the end, the honest man is forced to use his rival's own methods against him.

“Honesty's last stand needs a dirty fight.”

Film Details

3.9Rating

134Minutes

HindiLanguage

Release Date31 December 1985

Release Typetheatrical

Original Titleअघाट

Parental Guide

Violence

Moderate

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood

darkemotionalsuspenseful

Themes

corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity

Tonegritty

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitymoderate

Audiencearthouse

Best Withalone

Violence3

Emotion4

Humor1

Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Om PuriActor

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Sadashiv AmrapurkarActor

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Rohini HattangadiActor

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Pankaj KapoorActor

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Naseeruddin ShahActor

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Achyut PotdarActor

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Govind NihalaniDirector

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GopiActor

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Trivia

The film's title 'Aghaat' means 'injury' or 'blow' in Hindi, directly linking to the plot's central workplace accident.
Govind Nihalani, known for serious dramas, shot the film in a gritty, realistic style similar to his earlier work 'Ardh Satya'.
Actor Om Puri, a frequent collaborator with Nihalani, was considered for a lead role but did not appear in the final cast.
The movie was filmed partly in actual industrial areas to capture authentic factory environments and worker housing.
It was released during a wave of socially conscious Hindi cinema in the 1980s but did not achieve major commercial success.
The climax where the hero adopts his rival's tactics was noted for its moral ambiguity and departure from typical heroism.
Some dialogue and scenes were inspired by real-life labor union conflicts reported in Indian newspapers at the time.