Shani (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1989, Shani is an action, drama and science fiction film directed by Saeed Rizvi. “Pakistan's first movie to have used special visual effects extensively in a film.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A glowing space ship that arrives in the middle of the forest near a village in Pakistan and a glowing figure appears and follows a terrified girl Hina and assume the appearance of a young man he happens to view in a framed portrait.He is greeted with open arms by the villagers and especially by Hina because of his new appearance that is of Shaani,but they know nothing about reality.
Who’s in it. Shani stars Babra Sharif, Sheri Malik, Mohammad Ali and Sabiha Khanum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Shani 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 Shani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shani 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 Shani (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shani change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shani worth watching?
- Shani holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shani?
- Shani stars Babra Sharif, Sheri Malik, Mohammad Ali, Sabiha Khanum and Nayyar Sultana.
- When was Shani released?
- Shani was released in 1989.