Sardari Begum (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1996, Sardari Begum is a drama film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Sardari Begum is a 1996 Hindi movie directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Kiron Kher, Amrish Puri, Rajit Kapur and Rajeshwari Sachdev. The film's lead actress Kiron Kher won the 1997 National Film Award - Special Jury Award. Rajeshwari Sachdev won the 1997 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. The music by Vanraj Bhatia also received wide acclaim. Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, the play back singer of the film also received accolades in the category of 'Best Playback Singer'. This film focuses on the complex portrait of family relationships, generational and sexual politics as well as social mores in India.
Who’s in it. Sardari Begum stars Amrish Puri as Hemraj, Rajit Kapoor as Sadiq Moosvi, Kirron Kher as Sardari Begum and Smriti Mishra as Young Sardari Begum[, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Sardari Begum sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sardari Begum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sardari Begum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sardari Begum (1996)?
- In US, Sardari Begum is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sardari Begum worth watching?
- Sardari Begum holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sardari Begum?
- Sardari Begum stars Amrish Puri, Rajit Kapoor, Kirron Kher, Smriti Mishra and Surekha Sikri.
- When was Sardari Begum released?
- Sardari Begum was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.