Banarasi Thug

Banarasi Thug - A Must-Watch Romantic Drama Movie 

Banarasi Thug, a 1962 romantic film, is famous for its unconventional plot line of the time, full of surprising twists and turns. It is the story of the male lead of the movie, Shyam (played by Manoj Kumar), who is a dutiful son and follows his mother's wishes very devotedly. However, he gets conned and, eventually, prisoned in the house of an older man who forces him to agree to marry his daughter, leaving him in a dilemma.

Banarasi Thug's director is Lekhraj Bhakri, a celebrated director of his time. His attempt to portray the dramatic turn of events in the romantic movie looks very appealing to the audience, all the while trying to portray the whims and moods of the characters. 

Sneak Peek About Banarasi Thug Movie

The screenplay is written by the director Lekhraj Bhakri and Banarasi Thug cast, Manoj Kumar, I.S. Johar, and Radhakrishan. The other cast members include Lalita Pawar as Shyam's Mother, Soda Water as Ramu, and Brahm Bhardwaj as Brahm Dutt. 

Dramatic Plot Setting of Banarasi Thug Movie

Banarasi Thug movie starts with Shyam, a dutiful son of an older woman (Lalita Pawar). As he comes of age, his mother asks him to meet the girl of her choice and marry her. He reluctantly agrees and has to go out of the city to meet her.

On his journey to the girl's place by train, he is conned by a group of local con men who steal his wallet and leave him stranded penniless. 

He has no choice but to wander around in a small unknown village and ask for help from an older man. While he thinks the kind man is on his way to help him, he realizes a little late that he is imprisoned in his house till he agrees to marry his young daughter. 

This leaves him in a dilemma as his mother has asked him to marry a girl of her choice. On the other hand, he is asked to marry the young daughter of the man who has imprisoned him if he wishes to escape.

Banarasi Thug Movie Release Date on OTT

The Banarasi Thug movie's theatrical release date is May 15, 1962, and available to stream on OTT ZEE5.

Frequently Asked Questions About Banarasi Thug Movie

Q1. Who has given background music to Banarasi Thug?

Ans. Iqbal Qureshi gave soulful and chart-topping music to Banarasi Thug.

Q2. What is the time duration of the Banarasi Thug movie?

Ans. Banarasi Thug movie is 2h 25 mins long.