Sardari Begum
1996, Hindi. Directed by Shyam Benegal.
The police were called to investigate the death of a woman who was killed during a riot by a stone thrown by an agitated person. She was known in the community as "Sardari Begum", a popular singer and courtesan in her time. This story chronicles her youth, her contacts, and her lifestyle.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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Sardari Begum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Ultraplaybox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Shyam BenegalDirector
- Kirron KherSardari Begum
- Smriti MishraYoung Sardari Begum
- Amrish PuriHemraj
- Surekha SikriIttan Bai
- Rajit KapoorSadiq Moosvi
- Rajeshwari SachdevSakina
- Rajina Raj BisariaTehzeeb
- Uttara BaokarHemraj's wife
- Kumud MishraAmode Bajaj
- Shri Vallabh VyasJabbar Abbasi
- Javed KhanMaulvi
- Ravi JhankalPolice Inspector
Details
- Released
- 23 May 1996
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Shama Zaidi, Khalid Mohammed
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Sardari Begum runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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Sardari Begum is rated U/A 13+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sardari Begum on?
Sardari Begum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Ultraplaybox in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sardari Begum?
If you liked Sardari Begum, try Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould, Teen Spirit, Beyond the Sea.
Who directed Sardari Begum?
Sardari Begum (1996) was directed by Shyam Benegal and stars Kirron Kher, Smriti Mishra, Amrish Puri.