The Tashkent Files
2019, Hindi. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri.
Right to Truth
The Tashkent Files is a thriller that revolves around the mysterious death of India's 2nd Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri and attempts to uncover if he had actually died a natural death, or, as alleged, was assassinated.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- UA
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The Tashkent Files is streaming on Zee5 and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vivek AgnihotriDirector
- Naseeruddin ShahPKR Natrajan
- Mithun ChakrabortyShyam Sunder Tripathi
- Shweta Basu PrasadRaagini Phule
- Asif BasraNews Channel Editor
- Mandira BediIndira Joseph Roy
- Pallavi JoshiAiysha Ali Shah
- Rajesh SharmaOmkar Kashyap
- Vinay PathakMukhtar
- Pankaj TripathiGangaram Jha
- Prakash BelawadiGK Anantha Suresh
- Achint KaurMrs. Natarajan
- V.M. BadolaCast
Details
- Released
- 12 April 2019
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Vivek Agnihotri
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What The Tashkent Files is based on
The Tashkent Files is based on a true story.
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The Tashkent Files: quick answers
What comes after The Tashkent Files?
Next in the series: The Kashmir Files (2022) and The Bengal Files (2025).
Is The Tashkent Files worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tashkent Files?
The Tashkent Files runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does The Tashkent Files have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tashkent Files. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tashkent Files parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tashkent Files is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tashkent Files on?
The Tashkent Files is streaming on Zee5 and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tashkent Files?
If you liked The Tashkent Files, try JFK, Drishyam 2, The Caveman's Valentine.
Who directed The Tashkent Files?
The Tashkent Files (2019) was directed by Vivek Agnihotri and stars Naseeruddin Shah, Mithun Chakraborty, Shweta Basu Prasad.
What is The Tashkent Files based on?
The Tashkent Files is based on a true story.