Wazir (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Wazir is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar, starring Amitabh Bachchan, John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $5.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Bejoy Nambiar
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Reliance Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wazir About?
The premise of Wazir without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated anti-terrorism specialist and a gifted chess player, who uses his intellect to overcome a physical disability, join forces to confront a formidable and merciless opponent. Their collaboration initiates a high-stakes game of strategy and pursuit, filled with unexpected twists and turns as they attempt to outmaneuver a dangerous adversary. The alliance faces escalating tension and reveals surprising layers of complexity.
Wazir Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- kashmir
- checkmate
- muslim
- character name as title
- murder
- flashback
- blood
- explosion
- chase
- revenge
- husband wife relationship
- friendship
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- fire
- pistol
- shot to death
- good versus evil
- hospital
- father daughter relationship
- shootout
- photograph
- police
- police officer
- shot in the back
- gun
- rain
- anger
- interrogation
- motorcycle
- self sacrifice
- conspiracy thriller
- conspiracy
- chess grandmaster
- chess
- race against time
- one word title
- title spoken by character
- surprise ending
Wazir Cast
Amitabh Bachchan leads the cast, with John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bejoy Nambiar
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More films directed by Bejoy Nambiar: Dange, Por, Taish and David.
Wazir Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wazir 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 56% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
5 ratings
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Wazir Plot Summary
What happens in Wazir from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer Daanish Ali enjoys a seemingly perfect life with his wife Ruhana and their young daughter Noorie. However, everything changes dramatically when, during a drive with Noorie, Daanish spots a notorious terrorist, Farooq Rameez, and gives chase. In a tragic turn of events, Rameez and his gang ambush Daanish’s car, resulting in Noorie’s death while Rameez manages to escape. This devastating event tears the family apart; Ruhana, overwhelmed by grief, holds Daanish responsible for their daughter’s death, cutting him out of her life completely.
Full summary
The whole story of Wazir, scene by scene
Wazir Box Office
Wazir grossed $5.6 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $4.5 million (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.6M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $4.5M
Wazir Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wazir.
How Well Do You Know Wazir?
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 profession of Daanish Ali in 'Wazir'?
Wazir Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “와지르” and “Ферзь”.
- Also known as
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- 와지르
- Ферзь
- Vezir
- 维齐尔
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Wazir FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Wazir, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wazir?
Wazir runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Wazir released?
Wazir was released on January 8, 2016.
Who directed Wazir?
Wazir was directed by Bejoy Nambiar.
More films by Bejoy Nambiar Who is in the cast of Wazir?
Wazir stars Amitabh Bachchan, John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Wazir make at the box office?
Wazir grossed $5.6 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $4.5 million international).
How is Wazir rated?
Wazir has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Wazir have a post-credit scene?
No. Wazir has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Wazir in?
The original language of Wazir is Hindi.
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