Shahid (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2012, Shahid is a drama and crime film directed by Hansal Mehta, running about 129 minutes. “Based On The Life Of One Of The Most Controversial Figures Of Our Time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story based on real-life human-rights and criminal lawyer, Shahid Azmi, who was slain while defending the wrongly accused by the law in terrorist activities.
Who’s in it. Shahid stars Rajkummar Rao as Shahid Azmi, Kay Kay Menon as War saab, Tigmanshu Dhulia as Maqbool Menon and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Arif Azmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Shahid has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shahid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shahid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shahid (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shahid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shahid worth watching?
- Shahid holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shahid?
- Shahid stars Rajkummar Rao, Kay Kay Menon, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Vipin Sharma.
- When was Shahid released?
- Shahid was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.