Fire(1997)
Beneath the surface lies a burning secret.
Synopsis
In a barren, arranged marriage to an amateur swami who seeks enlightenment through celibacy, Radha's life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful young sister-in-law seeks to free herself from the confines of her own loveless marriage.
Directed by Deepa Mehta
Where to watch Fire
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Trailer
Cast
Nandita Das
Sita
Shabana Azmi
Radha
Javed Jaffrey
Jatin
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Ashok
Kushal Rekhi
Biji
Ranjit Chowdhry
Mundu
Karishma Jhalani
Young Radha
Alice Poon
Julie
Ram Gopal Bajaj
Swamiji
Vinay Pathak
Guide at Taj Mahal
Dilip Mehta
Young Radha's father
Ramanjeet Kaur
Young Radha's mother
Avijit Dutt
Julie's father
Shasea Bahadur
Julie's brother
Ravinder Happy
Oily man in video shop
Devyani Saltzman
Girl in video shop
Sunil Chabra
Milkman on bicycle
Meher Chand
Goddess Sita
Fire — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Fire?+
Fire is available to stream on Kanopy and Hoopla. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Fire come out?+
Fire was released in 1997.
How long is Fire?+
Fire runs for 108 minutes (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed Fire?+
Fire was directed by Deepa Mehta.
Who stars in Fire?+
Fire stars Nandita Das, Shabana Azmi, Javed Jaffrey, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Kushal Rekhi.
Is Fire worth watching?+
Fire holds a 6.8/10 rating from 72 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and romance.
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