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title: "Anuraag"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/anuraag-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 172681
imdb_id: "tt0068217"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Anuraag (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Anuraag (1972).
Release Date: 03/02/1972 (IN).
Genre: Family and Drama / Indian Hindi-language drama film.
Director: Shakti Samanta.
Cast: Moushumi Chatterjee (debut as heroine), Vinod Mehra (lead roles).
Runtime: 2h 5m.
Plot:
Setting: Bombay.
Protagonist: Rajesh, lives a wealthy lifestyle.
Parents: Mom (housewife), Dad (Amirchand, a parsimonious businessman).
Love Interest: Shivani, a beautiful blind girl met on the beach.
Conflict: Rajesh falls in love with Shivani. She likes him but thinks they cannot marry. Rajesh asks parents; mother agrees, father refuses.
Intervention: Mr. Rai (Amirchand's friend) offers to pay for Shivani's eye

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shakti Samanta
- **Networks / Studios**: Shakti Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ashok Kumar** as *Shiv Shankar Rai / Rai Saheb*
- **Nutan** as *Anu Rai*
- **Moushumi Chatterjee** as *Shivani*
- **Rajesh Khanna** as *Gangaram*
- **Satyajeet Puri** as *Chandan*
- **Vinod Mehra** as *Rajesh*
- **Madan Puri** as *Amirchand*
- **Nazir Hussain**
- **Abhi Bhattacharya** as *Hari*
- **Satyendra Kapoor** as *Dr. Sunil*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Anuraag online?
Anuraag is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Anuraag worth watching?
Anuraag holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Anuraag and when was it released?
Anuraag is a feature film with a runtime of 125 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Anuraag?
Anuraag was directed by Shakti Samanta.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Anuraag — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/172681)
- [Anuraag (1972 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anuraag_(1972_film))
- [Anuraag (1972) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068217/fullcredits/)
- [Anuraag (1972)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Anuraag (1972) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/anuraag/credits)
- [Anuraag Cast List | Anuraag Movie Star Cast | Release Date ...](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/anuraag-2/cast/)

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