Phata Poster Nikhla Hero
2013, Hindi. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
Vishwas, the son of a widow, wants to be an actor despite his mother's wish that he become a police inspector. However, his life takes a turn when he is is mistaken for an inspector while dressed for a photo shoot and gets entangled with a criminal gang.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is streaming on Zee5 and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rajkumar SantoshiDirector
- Shahid KapoorVishwas Rao
- Ileana D'CruzKajal
- Padmini KolhapureSavitri Rao
- Mukesh TiwariYeshwant Rao / Napolean
- Darshan JariwalaShivanand Khare
- Saurabh ShuklaGundappa Das
- Zakir HussainDeepak Ghorpade
- Sanjay MishraGuruji
- Nargis FakhriSpecial Appearance in "Dhating Naach" Song
- Salman KhanHimself (Special Appearance)
- Vishwanath ChatterjeeVishwanath
Details
- Released
- 20 September 2013
- Original title
- फटा पोस्टर निकला हीरो
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Rajkumar Santoshi
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Phata Poster Nikhla Hero: quick answers
Is Phata Poster Nikhla Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Phata Poster Nikhla Hero?
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does Phata Poster Nikhla Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Phata Poster Nikhla Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Phata Poster Nikhla Hero on?
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is streaming on Zee5 and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Phata Poster Nikhla Hero?
If you liked Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, try Baadshah, Trouble Man, Duplicate.
Who directed Phata Poster Nikhla Hero?
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013) was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and stars Shahid Kapoor, Ileana D'Cruz, Padmini Kolhapure.