Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- melodramatic
- heightened
- bollywood action night
- 1990s cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as an ambitious but overstuffed Hindi action spectacle whose imported thriller influences did not cohere into a satisfying whole.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film fuses terrorist attacks, political scandal, prison escape, murder accusations, and melodramatic stakes in a broad popular-cinema format.
Inspector Amar is convicted for Anjali's rape and murder despite knowing he is innocent, then escapes prison to clear his name.
High-ranking officials frame Amar and continue pursuing his life after his imprisonment, linking the murder case to a wider terrorist and government scandal.
The Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, police leadership, and other high powers shape the investigation and prosecution surrounding Amar.
Films like Baazi, and why
Die Hard
shared high-energy action, terrorist conspiracy, framed protagonist, and mainstream thriller spectacle
The Fugitive
shared muscular action style, fugitive hero, government conspiracy, and revenge-driven investigation
Khal Nayak
shared Hindi masala blend of crime, melodrama, political corruption, and kinetic action
Movie Details
- Director
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Release Date
- 1995-04-05
- Runtime
- 183 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (19)
Cast
- Aamir Khan
- Mamta Kulkarni
- Raza Murad
- Mukesh Rishi
- Paresh Rawal
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda
- Avtar Gill
- Asrani
- Satish Shah
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Baazi about?
- A framed police inspector battles terrorists, political conspirators, and a corrupt justice system to reclaim his freedom and honor.
- What is Baazi like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Baazi as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Baazi violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Baazi as brutal.
- What did critics think of Baazi?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as an ambitious but overstuffed Hindi action spectacle whose imported thriller influences did not cohere into a satisfying whole.
- Which films are like Baazi?
- Films with a similar feel include Die Hard, The Fugitive, and Khal Nayak.
- How long is Baazi?
- Baazi runs 183 minutes.
- Where can I watch Baazi?
- In United States, Baazi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
