Where to watch Shahenshah online?

Shahenshah is available for streaming on Zee5. You can watch it on Zee5 in India at your convenience.

What is Shahenshah OTT release date?

Shahenshah is available on Zee5. The exact OTT release date has not been listed on GudVibe.

Is Shahenshah on Netflix?

Shahenshah is not currently streaming on Netflix. It is available on Zee5.

Is Shahenshah on Amazon Prime Video?

Shahenshah is not currently on Amazon Prime Video. It is streaming on Zee5.

Who directed Shahenshah?

Shahenshah was directed by Tinnu Anand and released in 1988. Tinnu Anand is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Who stars in Shahenshah?

Shahenshah stars Amitabh Bachchan alongside Bandini Mishra. The film marks a collaboration between Amitabh Bachchan and director Tinnu Anand within Hindi cinema.

Is Shahenshah worth watching?

Shahenshah holds a rating of 5.8/10 on GudVibe.

When was Shahenshah released?

Shahenshah was released on February 12, 1988 as a Hindi language film. It was produced under the Hindi film industry.

What is the runtime of Shahenshah?

Shahenshah has a runtime of 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes total).

What language is Shahenshah in?

Shahenshah is a Hindi language film produced within Hindi film industry. Hindi cinema has a rich tradition of storytelling, and Shahenshah contributes to that legacy with its cast and production values.

Who produced Shahenshah?

The screenplay was written by Jaya Bachchan.

What is the GudVibe rating for Shahenshah?

Shahenshah has a rating of 5.8/10 on GudVibe.

Shahenshah(1988)

Name: Shahenshah
Director: Tinnu Anand
Released: 1988-02-12
Duration: 177 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Bandini Mishra

5.8/10

Hindi•177 mins•Updated 17 Apr 2026

Shahenshah (1988) is a 177-minute Hindi film directed by Tinnu Anand. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Bandini Mishra and Avtar Gill. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Shahenshah stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.

Director:Tinnu Anand

Mood:

darkemotionalinspiring

Where to watch:

ZZEE5

Quick Facts

Streaming on: Zee5
Theatrical Release: 12 February 1988
Director: Tinnu Anand
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h 57m
GudVibe Rating: 5.8/10

Storyline

A police inspector is framed by a gangster and dies, leaving behind his son, Vijay. Years later, Vijay becomes a corrupt police inspector himself. Meanwhile, a mysterious vigilante called Shahenshah begins hunting and killing gangsters, with his true identity unknown to everyone.

“Justice wears a mask in a city of crime.”

Film Details

5.8Rating

177Minutes

HindiLanguage

Release Date12 February 1988

Release Typetheatrical

Original Titleशहँशाह

Also Known AsEmporer · 义警神威

Parental Guide

Violence

Moderate

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood

darkemotionalinspiring

Themes

revengejusticecorruptionidentity

Tonegritty

Pacingfast-paced

Complexitylight

Audiencemass

Best Withfriends

Violence4

Emotion4

Humor2

Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Amitabh BachchanVijay Kumar Srivastava / Shahenshah

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Bandini MishraActor

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Vijayendra GhatgeActor

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Trivia

The film's title 'Shahenshah' was also the nickname of actor Amitabh Bachchan's father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a risky scene where he hangs from a helicopter.
The iconic dialogue 'Rishte mein to hum tumhare baap lagte hain' became a major catchphrase and is still widely quoted.
The film's climax was shot in a real palace in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to give it a grand, royal look.
Composer duo Amar-Utpal created the background score, but the popular songs were composed by Bappi Lahiri.
The movie was a major box office success, running in theaters for over 25 weeks in many parts of India.
Director Tinnu Anand also played a small role in the film as a police officer named D'Souza.