Zubeidaa (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 2001, Zubeidaa is a drama, romance, music and history film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Zubeidaa, an aspiring Muslim actress, marries a Hindu prince to become his second wife. Her tumultuous relationship with her husband, and her inner demons lead her to a decision which has fatal consequences for them all.
Who’s in it. Zubeidaa stars Karisma Kapoor as Zubeidaa, Rekha as Mandira Devi, Manoj Bajpayee as Raja Vijendra Singh and Rajit Kapoor as Riyaz Masud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Zubeidaa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zubeidaa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zubeidaa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zubeidaa (2001)?
- In US, Zubeidaa is available to stream on Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zubeidaa worth watching?
- Zubeidaa holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zubeidaa?
- Zubeidaa stars Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, Rajit Kapoor and Amrish Puri.
- When was Zubeidaa released?
- Zubeidaa was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.