
Wazir (2016)
Wazir is a 2016 Hindi-language thriller film directed by Bejoy Nambiar. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Manav Kaul. The story follows Danish Ali, an ATS officer grieving his daughter's death, who befriends Pandit Omkarnath Dhar, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster. Pandit has a secret enemy named Wazir, a powerful businessman with a vengeful past. Danish gets drawn into a deadly game of chess and revenge. The film is known for its emotional depth and clever use of chess as a narrative device. It was a commercial success, becoming the first hit of 2016 at the Hindi box office. Wazir was released on 8 January 2016 and is available on streaming platforms like Netflix.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sony LIV, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 8 January 2016
- Director
- Bejoy Nambiar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 43m 0
Storyline
A grief-stricken ATS officer named Danish Ali meets a chess grandmaster in a wheelchair named Pandit. They become friends. But Pandit has a dangerous enemy who wants him dead. Danish must protect his friend and uncover the truth, even if it means playing a deadly game.
“Every move has a consequence.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Cast & Crew









Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Wazir
Cast reunions in this film: Amitabh Bachchan & John Abraham (4 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Avtar Gill (4 films together), Vidhu Vinod Chopra & Binod Pradhan (3 films together), Bejoy Nambiar & Neil Nitin Mukesh (2 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Vidhu Vinod Chopra (2 films together), and Amitabh Bachchan & Shantanu Moitra (2 films together).
Frequently Asked Questions
News & Stories
TU MERE PAAS Video song from upcoming movie WAZIR featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari

