Monday Morning Maybe

Add your email and we'll match picks to the services you stream at home.

Poster for Kaagaz Ke Phool

Kaagaz Ke Phool

Seen it?

1959 | 142 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for music lovers and anyone in the mood for a love story. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. If you loved Jab Tak Hai Jaan or Dil Chahta Hai, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

The film tells, in flashback, the story of Suresh Sinha, a famous film director and his relationship with an aspiring actress.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 55K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

More like this

Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks

Cast & crew

Directed by Guru Dutt

  • Waheeda RehmanShanti
  • Guru DuttSuresh Sinha
  • Kumari NaazPramila Sinha
  • Johnny WalkerRocky
  • Mahesh KaulRai Bahadur Verma
  • VeenaVeena Varma / Veena Sinha
  • Minoo MumtazVeterinarian Juliet Singh
  • Nilofar
  • Ruby Myers
  • Sheela Vaz