

Bandhe Haath
1973, Hindi. Directed by O.P. Goyle.
The stirring saga of an anguished soul
Shyamu is an orphan, living with his mentor, and has lived a life of crime. While his partner is recuperating in hospital from a injury incurred on the job, Shyamu decides to go straight. In a case of mistaken identity, he ends up in showbiz and gets a gig as a playwright for a beautiful starlet when he shows up instead of popular writer Deepak, whom he looks just like, and is met with considerable respect. One day Shyamu goes to Deepak's house for something and discovers just how identical they are. Unfortunately, Deepak is on his death bed and Shyamu, reverting to his evil nature, "helps" Deepak along on the way to his demise and takes on his identity, even down to learning to copy his handwriting. But not everyone believes the goings on are all above board, especially Deepak's girlfriend and a certain police inspector.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Bandhe Haath is streaming on Ultraplaybox in India.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- O.P. GoyleDirector
- Mumtaz AskariMala
- Amitabh BachchanShyamu / Deepak
- Ajit KhanInsp. Kumar/Pakkad Singh
- Kumud ChugganiRajni
- Anjana MumtazKamla
- Sardar AkhtarActress
- Rammohan SharmaInspector Bedi
- O.P. RalhanPritam
- Ranjeet BediRanjeet
- Madan PuriShyamu's mentor
- Gajanan JagirdarSeth. Harnam Das
- Asit SenSethji, Theatre Owner
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1973
- Original title
- बंधे हाथ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Qamar Jalalabadi, O.P. Ralhan
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How long is Bandhe Haath?
Bandhe Haath runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does Bandhe Haath have a post-credits scene?
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Bandhe Haath parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bandhe Haath is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Bandhe Haath on?
Bandhe Haath is streaming on Ultraplaybox in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bandhe Haath?
If you liked Bandhe Haath, try Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, Ek Villain Returns, The Blue Gardenia.
Who directed Bandhe Haath?
Bandhe Haath (1973) was directed by O.P. Goyle and stars Mumtaz Askari, Amitabh Bachchan, Ajit Khan.