---
title: "Vidhaata"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vidhaata-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 218788
imdb_id: "tt0084866"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 168
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Vidhaata (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vidhaata-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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[1] TMDB: Release date 09/03/1982 (IN), Genres: Action, Drama, Family, Runtime 2h 48m.
[2] Wikipedia: Hindi-language action drama, directed by Subhash Ghai, produced by Gulshan Rai (Trimurti Films).
[3] TMDB Cast/Crew: Plot details (Samsher Singh, Pratap Singh, Kunal, Sobhraj, Abu Baba, Durga).
[4] IMDb: Directed by Subhash Ghai. Cast: Tom Alter, Harbans Darshan M. Arora, Birbal, Krishan Dhawan. Plot: Kunal avenges Abu Baba's death, discovers grandfather's identity and father's death reason.
Title: Vidhaata (transl. Creator).
Year: 1982.
Release Date (India): 09/03/

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Subhash Ghai
- **Networks / Studios**: Trimurti Films Pvt. Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sanjay Dutt** as *Kunal Singh*
- **Shammi Kapoor** as *Gurbaksh*
- **Viju Khote** as *Kolhapuri husband in song 'Saat Saheliyan'*
- **Padmini Kolhapure** as *Durga*
- **Dilip Kumar** as *Shamsher Singh / Sobhraj*
- **Tom Alter** as *David*
- **Sarika** as *Neelima*
- **Birbal** as *Bheema*
- **Sanjeev Kumar** as *Abu Baba*
- **Shreeram Lagoo** as *Sir Mizia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Vidhaata online?
Vidhaata is currently available to watch or stream on Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Vidhaata worth watching?
Vidhaata holds a community rating of 7.6/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Vidhaata and when was it released?
Vidhaata is a feature film with a runtime of 168 minutes. It was released in 1982. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Vidhaata?
Vidhaata was directed by Subhash Ghai.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vidhaata — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/218788)
- [Vidhaata - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vidhaata)
- [Vidhaata (1982) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/218788-vidhaata/cast)
- [Vidhaata (1982) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084866/)
- [Vidhaata (1982) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/vidhaata/credits)

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