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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Screenplay & Story
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Tapan Sinha
- Original Score
- Madan Mohan
- Original Title
- बावर्ची
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Rupam Chitra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Tapan Sinha
Madan Mohan
Jaywant Pathare
Das Dhaimade
Hrishikesh Mukherjee, N.C. Sippy
Department Leadership Roster
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Writer
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Director
Tapan Sinha
Writer
Jaywant Pathare
Director of Photography
Madan Mohan
Original Music Composer
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Producer
N.C. Sippy
Producer
Das Dhaimade
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bawarchi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bawarchi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bawarchi about?
Desperate for a cook, the disgruntled Sharmas are relieved when a multi-talented man, Raghu, takes up the job. However, when all seems well, the family jewels disappear and so does Raghu.
Who directed Bawarchi?
Bawarchi was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Who stars in Bawarchi?
The principal cast of Bawarchi includes Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, Usha Kiran, Harindranath Chattopadhyay, A.K. Hangal.
When was Bawarchi released and how long is it?
Bawarchi was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Bawarchi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bawarchi was composed by Madan Mohan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bawarchi?
Bawarchi holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).