# Masaan (2015) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/masaan-2015/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Review pending |
| Editorial Rating | Pending |
| Audience Snapshot | Pending |
| Letterboxd | Pending |
| IMDb | Pending |
| Director | Neeraj Ghaywan |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 109 min |

## Quick answer

Masaan (2015) is released, but Celluloid's verified editorial review and composite score are pending. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan.

## Celluloid verdict

Ghaywan’s Varanasi diptych — Cannes Un Certain Regard — Hindi indie still awaiting a published Celluloid Score.

## Synopsis

In Varanasi, a software engineer’s secret and a lower-caste boy’s love story run in parallel along the ghats — sex, shame, a railway job, and the Ganges as a bureaucracy of grief. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Cannes-premiering Hindi debut remains a landmark of the 2010s indie wave.

## Cast

Richa Chadha, Vicky Kaushal, Sanjay Mishra, Shweta Tripathi, Pankaj Tripathi

## Where to watch

India: Prime Video, Vi Movies & TV
Turkey: TV+

## Common questions

**Is Masaan worth watching?**
Masaan (2015) is released, but Celluloid's verified review and score are pending. Ghaywan’s Varanasi diptych — Cannes Un Certain Regard — Hindi indie still awaiting a published Celluloid Score.

**What is Masaan about?**
In Varanasi, a software engineer’s secret and a lower-caste boy’s love story run in parallel along the ghats — sex, shame, a railway job, and the Ganges as a bureaucracy of grief. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Cannes-premiering Hindi debut remains a landmark of the 2010s indie wave.

**Who directed Masaan?**
Masaan (2015) was directed by Neeraj Ghaywan.

**Where can I watch Masaan?**
Masaan is on Prime Video, Vi Movies & TV in India; on TV+ in Turkey. Availability varies by region.

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