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1981 . 2h 27m . 9.5/10

Chann Pardesi_

Harnek Singh alias Nek (Kulbhushan Kharbanda) is an honest farm worker who works hard for his employer, landlord Jagirdar Joginder Singh (Amrish Puri). Nek is in love with village belle Kammo (Rama Vij) and hopes to marry her after he accumulates enough wealth and some land. But one day Jagirdar, unable to conceive a child with his wife Jassi (Sushma Seth), sets a plot into motion. While Nek is away on a work assignment, he will pursue Kammo. After the landlord rapes Kammo, secrets, trauma, and the twists of love and fate reverberate through multiple generations.

Starring Rama Vij, Raj Babbar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda
9.5/10
Rating
2h 27m
Runtime
1981
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Harnek Singh alias Nek (Kulbhushan Kharbanda) is an honest farm worker who works hard for his employer, landlord Jagirdar Joginder Singh (Amrish Puri). Nek is in love with village belle Kammo (Rama Vij) and hopes to marry her after he accumulates enough wealth and some land. But one day Jagirdar, unable to conceive a child with his wife Jassi (Sushma Seth), sets a plot into motion. While Nek is away on a work assignment, he will pursue Kammo. After the landlord rapes Kammo, secrets, trauma, and the twists of love and fate reverberate through multiple generations.

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Cast
Rama Vij stars as Kammo in Chann Pardesi.
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Year context
Chann Pardesi was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Harnek Singh alias Nek (Kulbhushan Kharbanda) is an honest farm worker who works hard for his employer, landlord Jagirdar Joginder Singh (Amrish Puri). Nek i...

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Status
Released
Runtime
147 min (2h 27m)
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Rating
9.5/10 (2 votes)

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What is Chann Pardesi about?
Harnek Singh alias Nek (Kulbhushan Kharbanda) is an honest farm worker who works hard for his employer, landlord Jagirdar Joginder Singh (Amrish Puri). Nek is in love with village belle Kammo (Rama Vij) and hopes to marry her after he accumulates enough wealth and some land. But one day Jagirdar, unable to conceive a child with his wife Jassi (Sushma Seth), sets a plot into motion. While Nek is away on a work assignment, he will pursue Kammo. After the landlord rapes Kammo, secrets, trauma, and the twists of love and fate reverberate through multiple generations.
How long is Chann Pardesi?
Chann Pardesi has a runtime of 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Who stars in Chann Pardesi?
The cast of Chann Pardesi includes Rama Vij, Raj Babbar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Amrish Puri, Om Puri.
What is the rating of Chann Pardesi?
Chann Pardesi has a rating of 9.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
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