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Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Shahid’ Finally Streams After 13 Years
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:47 AM
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The 2013 biopic ‘Shahid’, starring Rajkummar Rao and Apurva Arani, has been added to a streaming platform after a 13‑year wait. The actress, who played the lead’s wife, questioned the timing of the release.
The biographical drama ‘Shahid’, released in 2013, chronicles the life of the renowned lawyer and activist Shahid Azmi. The film earned critical acclaim and several awards, with Rajkummar Rao delivering a powerful performance that earned him a National Film Award.
After more than a decade, the movie has now been added to a major streaming service, making it accessible to a wider audience. The release comes at a time when viewers are increasingly turning to digital platforms for classic Indian cinema.
Apurva Arani, who portrayed Azmi’s wife, expressed surprise at the timing of the streaming launch, asking on social media why the film was made available now. Her question highlights the renewed interest in the story and its relevance to contemporary audiences.
Fans of the film can now watch the full feature at their convenience, and the move is expected to introduce the powerful narrative to a new generation of viewers.
The availability of ‘Shahid’ on streaming also underscores the growing trend of older Indian films finding new life on digital platforms, ensuring that culturally significant works remain in circulation.
After more than a decade, the movie has now been added to a major streaming service, making it accessible to a wider audience. The release comes at a time when viewers are increasingly turning to digital platforms for classic Indian cinema.
Apurva Arani, who portrayed Azmi’s wife, expressed surprise at the timing of the streaming launch, asking on social media why the film was made available now. Her question highlights the renewed interest in the story and its relevance to contemporary audiences.
Fans of the film can now watch the full feature at their convenience, and the move is expected to introduce the powerful narrative to a new generation of viewers.
The availability of ‘Shahid’ on streaming also underscores the growing trend of older Indian films finding new life on digital platforms, ensuring that culturally significant works remain in circulation.