Baadshah (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.5

Baadshah poster

Released in 1999, Baadshah is an action and comedy film directed by Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, running about 175 minutes. “World's most favorite detective.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A small time detective is mistaken as a CBI agent and gets embroiled in a deadly mission to save the Chief Minister from an assassination attempt.

Who’s in it. Baadshah stars Shah Rukh Khan as Raj/ Baadshah, Twinkle Khanna as Seema Malhotra, Amrish Puri as Suraj Singh Thapar and Rakhee Gulzar as Chief Minister Gayatri Bachchan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Baadshah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baadshah page.

If you liked it. Fans of Baadshah 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 Baadshah (1999)?
In US, Baadshah is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Baadshah worth watching?
Baadshah holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Baadshah?
Baadshah stars Shah Rukh Khan, Twinkle Khanna, Amrish Puri, Rakhee Gulzar and Johny Lever.
When was Baadshah released?
Baadshah was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.