Black & White (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2008, Black & White is an action and drama film directed by Subhash Ghai, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Rajan Mathur (Anil Kapoor) is a Professor in Urdu literature in Dr. Zakir Hussain's College. He resides in Chandni Chowk with his activist wife, Roma Mathur (Shefali Shah). Professor Mathur comes across a young boy called Numair Qazi (Anurag Sinha) who introduces himself as a victim of communal riots in Gujarat.
Who’s in it. Black & White stars Anil Kapoor as Rajan Mathur, Anurag Sinha as Numair Qazi / Mahmood Albak, Shefali Shah as Roma Mathur and Habib Tanvir as Quazi Saab, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Black & White has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black & White page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black & White 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 Black & White (2008)?
- In US, Black & White is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black & White worth watching?
- Black & White holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black & White?
- Black & White stars Anil Kapoor, Anurag Sinha, Shefali Shah, Habib Tanvir and Aditi Sharma.
- When was Black & White released?
- Black & White was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.