Wazir
2016, Hindi. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar.
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'Wazir' is a tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave ATS officer. Brought together by grief and a strange twist of fate, the two men decide to help each other win the biggest games of their lives. But there's a mysterious, dangerous opponent lurking in the shadows, who is all set to checkmate them.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- UA
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 8 January 2016
- Original title
- वज़ीर
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Suketu Mehta, Vikram Chandra
- Budget
- $5.2M
- Box office
- $9.2M
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Wazir: quick answers
Is Wazir worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Wazir?
Wazir runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Wazir have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Wazir. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Wazir parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Wazir is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Wazir on?
Wazir isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wazir?
If you liked Wazir, try In the Blood, The Virtuoso, 6 Bullets.
Who directed Wazir?
Wazir (2016) was directed by Bejoy Nambiar and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari.