Shahid (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shahid is a 2013 biographical drama directed by Hansal Mehta. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $377,803 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Hansal Mehta
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shahid About?
The premise of Shahid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former lawyer, Shahid Azmi dedicates his life to defending the marginalized Muslim community in India. He fearlessly takes on challenging cases, confronting injustice and oppression while fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. His unwavering commitment to justice makes him a beacon of hope in a world where power often dictates the outcome.
Shahid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mumbai terror attack
- terror attack
- 26 11 attack on mumbai
- mumbai india
- police officer
- year 2008
- character name as title
- forename as title
- human rights
- lawyer
- justice
- violence
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- terrorist
- human rights activist
- activist
- muslim
- death
- trial
- faith
- map
- prejudice
- police station
- interrogation
- prisoner
- threat
- abuse
- courtroom
- arrest
- fear
- escape
- interview
- mother son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- murder
- torture
- fearlessness
- incarceration
- false accusation
- jail
- prison
- controversy
- assassination
- pakistan
- terrorist training camp
- 1990s
- persecution
- terrorism
- based on true story
- one word title
- kashmir
The Director of Shahid
Directed by Hansal Mehta.
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Director Hansal Mehta
More from Hansal Mehta
More films directed by Hansal Mehta, best-rated first: Simran, The Buckingham Murders, Faraaz and Chhalaang.
Shahid Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shahid 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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IMDb 8.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 93%
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
11 ratings
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Shahid Plot Summary
What happens in Shahid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with the tragic murder of Shahid Azmi, portrayed by Rajkummar Rao, and then transitions into a flashback that reveals the chaos of the Bombay riots. During these tumultuous times, Shahid witnesses unsettling and cold-blooded acts of violence, which provoke him into fleeing to Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where he briefly undergoes training at a militant camp. Despite this radical experience, Shahid returns to Mumbai, only to find himself arrested under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, facing accusations of conspiring to assassinate several politicians.
Full summary
The whole story of Shahid, scene by scene
Shahid Box Office
Shahid grossed $377,803 worldwide. $12,153 came from the US and Canada and $365,650 (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$377.8K
- US & Canada
- $12.2K
- International
- $365.7K
Shahid Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Shahid.
How Well Do You Know Shahid?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What was Shahid Azmi accused of that led to his arrest?
Shahid Also Known As
Also known as “沙希德”.
- Also known as
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- 沙希德
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Shahid FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Shahid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shahid?
Shahid runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Shahid released?
Shahid was released on October 18, 2013.
Who directed Shahid?
Shahid was directed by Hansal Mehta.
More films by Hansal Mehta How much did Shahid make at the box office?
Shahid grossed $377,803 worldwide ($12,153 domestic, $365,650 international).
How is Shahid rated?
Shahid has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72% on TMDB and 3.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Shahid have a post-credit scene?
No. Shahid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shahid in?
The original language of Shahid is Hindi.
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