Wazir(2016)
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Wazir Synopsis
'Wazir' is a tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave ATS officer. Brought together by grief and a strange twist of fate, the two men decide to help each other win the biggest games of their lives. But there's a mysterious, dangerous opponent lurking in the shadows, who is all set to checkmate them.
Wazir (2016) is a thriller, action and crime film directed by Bejoy Nambiar, released on January 7, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari and John Abraham. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Bejoy Nambiar
- Writers:
- Abhijeet Deshpande, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Suketu Mehta
- Producers:
- Aquib Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Cinematographer:
- Sanu John Varghese
- Composer:
- Ankit Tiwari
- Production:
- Getaway Films Private Limited, Vinod Chopra Films, Rajkumar Hirani Films, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions
- Budget:
- $5,200,000
- Revenue:
- $9,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Wazir (2016) Trailer
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Wazir Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Wazir.
Wazir - Official Trailer | January 8, 2016
Trailer
Wazir Official Teaser #2 | January 8, 2016
Teaser
Wazir Cast & Crew
Main cast
Amitabh Bachchan
as Pandit Omkarnath Dhar
Farhan Akhtar
as Daanish Ali
Aditi Rao Hydari
as Ruhana Ali
John Abraham
as S.P.
Neil Nitin Mukesh
as Wazir
Manav Kaul
as Yazaad Qureshi
Prakash Belawadi
as DCP
Murali Sharma
as Mahesh
Nishigandha Wad
as Ruhaana's Mother
Avtar Gill
as G.B. Singh
Seema Pahwa
Vaidehi Parshurami
Key crew
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, written by Abhijeet Deshpande, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Suketu Mehta, produced by Aquib Khan, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
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Wazir Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 142 ratings.
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Wazir – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wazir online?
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Wazir (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wazir?
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The main cast of Wazir (2016) includes Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari, John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh. The film was directed by Bejoy Nambiar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wazir released?
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Wazir was released on January 7, 2016 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Wazir worth watching?
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Wazir (2016) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wazir?
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Yes. The official Wazir trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.