Shabnam Mausi (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2005, Shabnam Mausi is a notable film directed by Yogesh Bharadwaj, running about 165 minutes. “The saga of an eunuch who became a successful politician” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by the true story of Shabnam Mausi who overcame prejudice and became the first Hijra to be elected to public office in India. Shabnam (Ashutosh Rana) was born to a wealthy and privileged family, but when a band of eunuchs came to bless him not long after he was born, they discovered he too was a Hijra, and the infant was sent to live with others of his kind. Shabnam still has the love and support of his family, but not all the other hijras are so lucky, and one of the members of the group (Vishwajeet Padhan) kills Shabnam's brother in a fit of rage. Shabnam is blamed for the crime, and goes underground, relocating to a town where he comes to the rescue of a woman being sexually assaulted by a group of men. Shabnam's heroic act makes him a minor celebrity in the village, and he decides to use his new recognition to help drive a corrupt politician (Govind Namdeo) from office in an upcoming election.
Who’s in it. Shabnam Mausi stars Ashutosh Rana as Shabnam Mausi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Shabnam Mausi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shabnam Mausi page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shabnam Mausi (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shabnam Mausi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shabnam Mausi worth watching?
- Shabnam Mausi holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shabnam Mausi?
- Shabnam Mausi stars Ashutosh Rana.
- When was Shabnam Mausi released?
- Shabnam Mausi was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.