Begum Jaan (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Begum Jaan is an action, drama and history film directed by Srijit Mukherji, running about 128 minutes. “My Body. My House. My Country. My Rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan into equitable halves. What the administration doesn’t account for is the line running through the middle of Begum Jaan’s brothel situated plonk on the border; with one half falling in India and the other in Pakistan.
Who’s in it. Begum Jaan stars Vidya Balan as Begum Jaan, Naseeruddin Shah as Rajaji, Ridheema Tiwari as Amba and Gauahar Khan as Rubina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Begum Jaan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Begum Jaan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Begum Jaan 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 Begum Jaan (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Begum Jaan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Begum Jaan worth watching?
- Begum Jaan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Begum Jaan?
- Begum Jaan stars Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Ridheema Tiwari, Gauahar Khan and Pallavi Sharda.