Hero Hiralal (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Hero Hiralal is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Ketan Mehta, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. A Bollywood obsessed auto-rickshaw meets and falls in love with an actress. When the film crew packs up and leaves, he too sets off to Bombay to be close to her.
Who’s in it. Hero Hiralal stars Naseeruddin Shah as Hero Hiralal, Sanjana Kapoor as Roopa, Deepa Sahi as Sitara Devi and Kiran Kumar as Prem Kumar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hero Hiralal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hero Hiralal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero Hiralal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hero Hiralal (1988)?
- In IN, Hero Hiralal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero Hiralal worth watching?
- Hero Hiralal holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero Hiralal?
- Hero Hiralal stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sanjana Kapoor, Deepa Sahi, Kiran Kumar and Rohini Hattangadi.
- When was Hero Hiralal released?
- Hero Hiralal was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.