Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

Name: Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 2015-07-17
Duration: 2 h 39 min
Cast: Salman Khan, Harshaali Malthotra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sharat Saxena

17 July 20152h 39mHindiIndia

UAMusic Drama

7.8/10TMDB · 587 votes

DirectorKabir Khan

StarringSalman Khan, Harshaali Malthotra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kareena Kapoor Khan

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Best for: Families and fans of emotional dramas who appreciate a story about kindness and cross-border humanity.

Where to watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan online in India

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Availability for India, data by JustWatch. Updated 23 October 2026.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan OTT release date

Theatrical release (India)	17 July 2015
OTT / digital release (India)	27 December 2024
Gap between theatre and OTT	3451 days
Streaming now on	Netflix

Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan story (no spoilers)

Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi, a devout man known as Bajrangi, finds a young mute girl named Shahida, called Munni, lost in India. She is from Pakistan and cannot find her way back to her mother. Bajrangi, with his magnanimous spirit, takes on the task of returning her to her homeland and reuniting her with her family. The journey tests his faith and resolve as he navigates borders and unfamiliar territory. The film blends music and drama to tell a story of compassion and determination.

Should you watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan?

Watch it for

Salman Khan plays Pawan Kumar 'Bajarangi' Chaturvedi, a devoted man whose simple faith drives the story.
Harshaali Malthotra as the mute girl Shahida 'Munni' anchors the emotional core with a performance that needs no dialogue.
Director Kabir Khan balances the music and drama genres, with Pritam Chakraborty's music adding to the film's heartfelt tone.
The 159-minute runtime allows the relationship between Bajrangi and Munni to develop naturally.

Skip it if

You prefer fast-paced action over a slow-building emotional drama.
You are not interested in stories that mix music and drama with a cross-border journey.
You dislike films that rely heavily on a child's perspective and sentimental moments.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan cast

Salman Khanas Pawan Kumar "Bajarangi" Chaturvedi

Harshaali Malthotraas Shahida "Munni"

Nawazuddin Siddiquias Chand Nawab

Kareena Kapoor Khanas Rasika

Sharat Saxenaas Dayanand

Om Purias Molana

Rajesh Sharmaas Senior Pakistani Police Officer

Meher Vijas Shahida's mother

Mohommed Ali Shahas Prison Officer

Mir Sarwaras Rauf

Alka Kaushalas Rasika's Mother

Harssh A. Singhas Shamsher Ali

Bajrangi Bhaijaan movie details

Director	Kabir Khan
Writer	Parveez Sheikh, Vijayendra Prasad, Kabir Khan, Asad Hussain
Music	Pritam Chakraborty
Cinematography	Aseem Mishra
Producer	Kabir Khan, Rockline Venkatesh, Sunil Lulla, Salman Khan
Release date	17 July 2015
Runtime	2h 39m (159 minutes)
Original language	Hindi
Country of origin	India
Languages spoken in the film	Hindi, Urdu
Original title	बजरंगी भाईजान
Certificate (India)	UA
Budget	$13.0 million (approx.)
Worldwide box office	$150.0 million (approx.)

Parental guide: is Bajrangi Bhaijaan family friendly?

ViolenceMild

LanguageMild

Sexual contentNone

Family viewingSuitable

The film has a UA certificate and is generally suitable for family viewing; this is a general guide. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

Our verdict

Bajrangi Bhaijaan works because of the quiet bond between Salman Khan's Bajrangi and Harshaali Malthotra's Munni. The music and drama blend into a story that earns its emotional moments without overreaching. It is a solid pick if you want a heartfelt journey rather than a loud spectacle.