Overview
A poignant tale of love and the struggle for dignity in the face of despair.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- operatic
- melancholic
- witty
- reflective evening
- romantic drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly recognized Hrithik Roshan’s committed performance and the film’s lavish, magical imagery, while finding its euthanasia drama emotionally overstated and insufficiently organic.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ethan petitions the court for legal permission to die rather than face permanent hospitalization and machine life-support.
The film presents its emotions, dialogue, performances, house, and imagery on an intentionally large scale associated with Bhansali.
Ethan remains a celebrated magician, author, and radio personality while relying on Sofia’s relentless care for daily life.
Ethan’s former career and continued work spreading magic shape how he confronts paralysis, illness, love, and mortality.
Films like Guzaarish, and why
Mar Adentro
Shared focus on euthanasia, bodily autonomy, romantic intimacy, and humane ethical drama.
The Sea Inside
Shared right-to-die debate, terminal illness themes, and emotionally intimate dramatic tone.
Black
Shared Sanjay Leela Bhansali melodrama, heightened visual design, romance, and emotionally operatic performances.
Margarita with a Straw
Shared disability-centered romance, theatrical visual style, and melodramatic emotional intensity.
Movie Details
- Director
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Release Date
- 2010-11-16
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (133)
Cast
- Hrithik Roshan
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
- Shernaz Patel
- Aditya Roy Kapur
- Suhel Seth
- Nafisa Ali
- Rajit Kapoor
- Vijay Crishna
- Jineet Rath
- Parveen Rabbani
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Guzaarish about?
- A celebrated quadriplegic magician fights for the right to choose death while confronting the love and care that keep him connected to life.
- What is Guzaarish like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Guzaarish as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Guzaarish violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Guzaarish.
- What did critics think of Guzaarish?
- Critics broadly recognized Hrithik Roshan’s committed performance and the film’s lavish, magical imagery, while finding its euthanasia drama emotionally overstated and insufficiently organic.
- Which films are like Guzaarish?
- Films with a similar feel include Mar Adentro, The Sea Inside, Black, and Margarita with a Straw.
- How long is Guzaarish?
- Guzaarish runs 126 minutes.
- Where can I watch Guzaarish?
- In United States, Guzaarish is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
