Baadshah (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Baadshah is an action and comedy film directed by Mastan 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. Streaming options change often. 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)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baadshah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- 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 Johnny Lever.
- When was Baadshah released?
- Baadshah was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.