Movies like Pyaas (1982)
The best movies like Pyaas (1982) are Judge Mujrim (1997), Balidaan (1985) and Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997). If Pyaas hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Pyaas
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- NewestDange (2024)Released 2024
- In HindiJudge Mujrim (1997)Also in Hindi
Judge Mujrim (1997)
A renowned judge witnesses a murder in broad daylight. He identifies the killer who is arrested, found guilty and sentenced to the gallows. The judge later discovers he has seen the wrong person.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997)
Lahoo Ke Do Rang is about customs officer Bharat Srivastav who lives a middle-class life with his sister Rajni, wife Sangita and a small son. Rajni is soon to get married to Inspector Gautam. He is known for his unorthodox methods of apprehending smugglers, and it is these methods that land him in trouble with the Shikari brothers. Bharat decides to oppose them, and as a result the Shikari brothers recruit false eye-witnesses, pay them to give false testimonies and get the complaint dismissed. When Bharat persists, his family is abducted and subsequently killed. Bharat manages to kill some of the culprits, however, is arrested, found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. On the way to prison, the vehicle meets with an accident, killing everyone on board. Relieved at the death of their nemesis, the Shikari brothers celebrate only to find out that they now have a new unknown enemy, an enemy who will kill them one by one for an unknown reason.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Maya (1961)
Disillusioned with his wealthy friends, a man pretends to be poor and goes to live in the slums where he falls in love with a burglar's sister.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Gunahon Ka Devta (1967)
A drunkard falls in love with a girl, who takes on the responsibility of making him better.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Dange (2024)
Former friends Xavier and Yuva meet again in college as adversaries when their respective cohorts come to blows during their annual cultural festival.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Black Bud (2021)
Sanya, a rebellious contemporary girl but a poet at heart, escapes her strict orthodox father's house in search of a new life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Ghatothkach - Master of Magic (2008)
Magical forest prince Ghatothkach and his elephant pal Gajju rescue animals, challenge demons and even play Cupid in this musical animated adventure.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Cheers (2015)
10 years ago, a boy abandoned his alcoholic mother. Now a man, he returns to meet her.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Zakir Khan: Haq Se Single (2017)
In Haq Se Single, Zakir's narrative takes you through his own journey of becoming the ultimate #SakhtLaunda. The guy who's survived rejection, love, heart breaks and adulthood - who's single and proud of it!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Afternoon Clouds (2017)
Kaki is a 60-year-old widow who lives with her Nepali maid, Malti. The film takes place on one afternoon in their house where a flower blossoms in the balcony. Malti meets a boy (a sailor) from her hometown unexpectedly.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Dosh (2007)
Vikram Chopra is a respectable man. He has two sons, Vishant and Gaurav. Vishant is married to Priyanka, whom he neglects and instead spends all of his time with his friends. Taking advantage of the situation, Gaurav tries to get closer to Priyanka.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Daava (1997)
Arjun is police officer and he has two stepbrothers, Bhishma and Suraj. Dhaman takes full advantage of this situation, and watches as the brothers go against each other.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997)
Vikram is a honest police inspector on the trail of Chimanbhai, little knowing that people behind the crimes are none other than politicians who will do anything to protect the criminals.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De... (2010)
From the moment Rashi (Manisha Koirala) decides not to get on a train home from her job, her life turns in a new direction. But what about what could have been if she did board that train? This drama about destiny and life's turns traces Rashi's parallel lives. Her current beau (Moammar Rana) may not be her true love, as she's about to find out -- or &NFi;not&NFi_; find out. Partho Ghosh (Mr. Hot Mr. Kool) directs.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Aag (1994)
Birju is the mysterious guardian of a remote village. One day, a beautiful young woman arrives and disrupts the order. This disruption forces Birju into conflict with the village aristocracy and reveals his shocking past.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Bahurani (1989)
Amit wants to marry a modern woman but his parents get him married to a village girl, Madhuri. When Amit refuses to accept her as his wife, Madhuri reinvents herself as Malathi and re-enters his life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Bepanaah (1985)
In this crime story, lawyer Bhavna and her ex-lover, police officer Ravi, go after the local mafia. When Bhavna's son is kidnapped, the only person she can turn to for help is Bajrang, a mafia kingpin's son who knows her secret. The stakes grow even higher when Ravi is ordered to arrest Bajrang.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
The Perfect Girl (2015)
A young boy (Jay) and a girl (Vedika) happen to meet in the tourist town of Goa. They spend some time together and realise that they are perfect for each other. However life has other plans. Many years later, in Mumbai, they cross each other. But the memory of their time together is so distant, it takes a while for Jay to recollect. By the time he remembers, she is lost in the crowd. What happens when two strangers meet for some time and realise they are perfect for each other? What if life has other plans? Would you wait for your destined perfect other, or would you move on?
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Piya Behrupiya (2019)
When Viola believes that her twin brother, Sebastian, is dead, she disguises herself as Cesario. She works for Duke Orsino and falls in love with him, but he is in love with Lady Olivia. A filmed musical adaption of Twelfth Night in Hindi by the Company Theatre, Mumbai-INDIA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Pyaas?
The closest matches to Pyaas are Judge Mujrim (1997), Balidaan (1985) and Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Pyaas?
Start with Judge Mujrim (1997), the closest match to Pyaas.
What is the newest movie like Pyaas?
Dange (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Hindi movies like Pyaas?
Yes: Judge Mujrim (1997), Balidaan (1985) and Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997).
How are movies similar to Pyaas chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Pyaas, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.