Major Saab (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 5.7

Major Saab poster

Released in 1998, Major Saab is an action, drama and romance film directed by Tinnu Anand, running about 165 minutes.

What it’s about. Major Jasbir Singh Rana (Amitabh Bachchan) trains cadets to become officers in the national defence academy. A spoilt brat Virendra Pratap Singh (Ajay Devgan) joins the academy. Little does he know the major is a strict disciplinarian who takes a row to straighten him and make him a soldier. Thus starts a war between the two. In the meantime Virendra falls in love with a beautiful girl NISHA (Sonali Bendre) whose marriage was fixed by his father to a wealthy contractor's son. But the girl loves Virendra against her father's will and so starts the fight between Virendra and the girl's father supported by the contractor and his son with gang. Majorsaab helps Virendra to get his love and to change Virendra from spoilt brat to a good and brave soldier.

Who’s in it. Major Saab stars Amitabh Bachchan as Major Jasbir Singh Rana, Ajay Devgn as Virendra Pratap Singh, Sonali Bendre as Nisha and Nafisa Ali as Dr. Priya J. Rana, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Major Saab has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Major Saab page.

If you liked it. Fans of Major Saab 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 Major Saab (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Major Saab change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Major Saab worth watching?
Major Saab holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Major Saab?
Major Saab stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Sonali Bendre, Nafisa Ali and Mohan Joshi.
When was Major Saab released?
Major Saab was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.