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Sarbjit (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Sarbjit is a 2016 drama directed by Omung Kumar, starring Randeep Hooda as Sarbjit, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shiwani Saini. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $69,867 worldwide.

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Sarbjit (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 11m (131 min)
Director
Omung Kumar
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Sarbjit About?

The premise of Sarbjit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a tragic case of mistaken identity, Sarbjit inadvertently crosses the India-Pakistan border while intoxicated and is arrested, wrongly accused of being an Indian spy. He is sentenced to death, and his devoted sister, Dalbir, embarks on a relentless fight to prove his innocence and secure justice for her brother. The film is based on a real-life event that caused a significant humanitarian crisis.

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Cast & crew

Sarbjit Cast & Characters

Randeep Hooda leads the cast as Sarbjit, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Dalbir Kaur and Shiwani Saini as Swapan Kaur. Directed by Omung Kumar; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Sarbjit Plot Summary

What happens in Sarbjit from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Dalbir Kaur, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, two years after the heartbreaking stillbirth of her daughter, makes a difficult decision to leave her abusive husband Baldev and seek shelter with Sarbjit’s family. She joins a modest life in Bhikhiwind, Punjab, where Sarbjit [Randeep Hooda] is a gentle, hardworking farmer who shares in the daily joys and struggles of his household. Sarbjit lives with his wife Sukhpreet Kaur [Richa Chadha], their two daughters Poonam [Ankita Shrivastav] and Swapandeep [Shiwani Saini], and his elderly father Darji, forming a close-knit unit bound by love and resilience. Dalbir steps into a world of chores at the textile mill and quiet domestic routines, but a deeper current of fear and protection for her brother-in-law runs beneath the surface of everyday life.

Full summary

The whole story of Sarbjit, scene by scene

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Box office

Sarbjit Box Office

Sarbjit grossed $69,867 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$69.9K

International
$69.9K
Videos

Sarbjit Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sarbjit.

SARBJIT Theatrical Trailer | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda, Omung Kumar | T-Series
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sarbjit?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of Sarbjit's sister who seeks justice for him?

Details

Sarbjit Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “สะรัพจิต ความหวังในวันฟ้าหม่น” and “印巴冤獄”.

Also known as
  • สะรัพจิต ความหวังในวันฟ้าหม่น
  • 印巴冤獄
  • 印巴冤狱
  • Сарабджит

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FAQ

Sarbjit FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sarbjit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sarbjit?

Sarbjit runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

When was Sarbjit released?

Sarbjit was released on May 20, 2016.

Who directed Sarbjit?

Sarbjit was directed by Omung Kumar.

More films by Omung Kumar

Who is in the cast of Sarbjit?

Sarbjit stars Randeep Hooda as Sarbjit, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Dalbir Kaur and Shiwani Saini as Swapan Kaur, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Sarbjit make at the box office?

Sarbjit grossed $69,867 worldwide.

Does Sarbjit have a post-credit scene?

No. Sarbjit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sarbjit in?

The original language of Sarbjit is Hindi.

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