Hero Hindustani (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Hero Hindustani is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Aziz Sejawal.
What it’s about. After the passing away of his son and Caucasian daughter-in-law, London-based widower Purshotam Agarwal brings up his granddaughter, Namrata, on his own. When she matures, he pressurizes her to get married to Tikamgarh-based Ranveer's son. She travels to India, and much to his chagrin refuses to get married to the boy of his choice, and instead brings back a wealthy male named Romi, who she claims is her fiancé. Little does Purshotam know that Romi is not who he claims to be, and that Namrata has no intention of marrying him either.
Who’s in it. Hero Hindustani stars Arshad Warsi as Romi Pratap Singh, Namrata Shirodkar as Namrata 'Nikki' Agarwal, Kader Khan as Topi and Paresh Rawal as Purshotam Harnam Agarwal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hero Hindustani has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Hero Hindustani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero Hindustani tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hero Hindustani (1998)?
- In US, Hero Hindustani is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero Hindustani worth watching?
- Hero Hindustani holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero Hindustani?
- Hero Hindustani stars Arshad Warsi, Namrata Shirodkar, Kader Khan, Paresh Rawal and Parmeet Sethi.
- When was Hero Hindustani released?
- Hero Hindustani was released in 1998.