Baazigar (1993)
Plot
Baazigar (transl. Gambler) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller and comedy film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Venus Movies. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty (in her acting debut), Dalip Tahil, and Raakhee. The film follows a young man seeking to avenge the fall of his family by going on a murderous rampage. It is loosely based on the films A Kiss Before Dying (1956) and A Kiss Before Dying (1991), which in turn are based on Ira Levin's novel of the same (1953). The soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik. Baazigar was released on 12 November 1993, coinciding with Diwali. The film was commercial success, grossing ₹150 million worldwide, to rank as the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. Additionally, the film has earned cult status over the years due to its suspense, story, screenplay, soundtrack and performances of the cast. It proved to be Khan's breakthrough role as a sole lead, and the first of many collaborations between Khan and Kajol. At the 39th Filmfare Awards, Baazigar received 10 nominations, including Best Film, Best Supporting Actress and Best Female Debut (both for Shetty), and won 4 awards, including Best Actor (Khan)
Baazigar details
| Industry | Bollywood (Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1993 |
| Genres | Comedy, Family, Thriller |
| Runtime | 3h 2m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Abbas–Mustan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | hi |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Baazigar about?
Baazigar (transl. Gambler) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller and comedy film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Venus Movies. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty (in her acting debut), Dalip Tahil, and Raakhee. The film follows a young man seeking to avenge the fall of his family by going on a murderous rampage. It is loosely based on the films A Kiss Before Dying (1956) and A Kiss Before Dying (1991), which in turn are based on Ira Levin's novel of the same (1953). The soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik. Baazigar was released on 12 November 1993, coinciding with Diwali. The film was commercial success, grossing ₹150 million worldwide, to rank as the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. Additionally, the film has earned cult status over the years due to its suspense, story, screenplay, soundtrack and performances of the cast. It proved to be Khan's breakthrough role as a sole lead, and the first of many collaborations between Khan and Kajol. At the 39th Filmfare Awards, Baazigar received 10 nominations, including Best Film, Best Supporting Actress and Best Female Debut (both for Shetty), and won 4 awards, including Best Actor (Khan)
Who is in the cast of Baazigar?
Baazigar stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil, Raakhee and is directed by Abbas–Mustan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Baazigar online?
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How long is Baazigar?
Baazigar runs 3h 2m (182 minutes).
Who directed Baazigar?
Baazigar was directed by Abbas–Mustan.
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