The Tashkent Files
“Right to Truth”
The Tashkent Files is a thriller that revolves around the mysterious death of India's 2nd Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri and attempts to uncover if he had actually died a natural death, or, as alleged, was assassinated.
Where to watch The Tashkent Files in India
Can I watch The Tashkent Files in India? Yes — you can stream The Tashkent Files in India on Zee5 and VI movies and tv.
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Where is The Tashkent Files streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Zee5, VI movies and tv | — |
| Australia | Zee5 | — |
About The Tashkent Files
The Tashkent Files is a 2019 Hindi-language drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Vivek Agnihotri. The cast is led by Naseeruddin Shah, Mithun Chakraborty, Shweta Basu Prasad. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Zee5, VI movies and tv.
The Tashkent Files was produced by SP Cinecorp and Vivek Agnihotri Creates and made in India. It was released on April 12, 2019, and carries a UA certification.
- Director
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Writers
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Release date
- April 12, 2019
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- UA
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- SP Cinecorp, Vivek Agnihotri Creates
The Tashkent Files cast & crew
The Tashkent Files was directed by Vivek Agnihotri and written by Vivek Agnihotri.
The cast features Naseeruddin Shah as PKR Natrajan, Mithun Chakraborty as Shyam Sunder Tripathi, Shweta Basu Prasad as Raagini Phule, Asif Basra as News Channel Editor, Mandira Bedi as Indira Joseph Roy, and Pallavi Joshi as Aiysha Ali Shah.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rohit Sharma, cinematography is by Uday Singh Mohite, and it was produced by Haresh Patel and Pallavi Joshi.
Is The Tashkent Files worth watching?
The Tashkent Files holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 60 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and thriller, The Tashkent Files is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tashkent Files
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Cast of The Tashkent Files
Naseeruddin Shah
PKR Natrajan
Mithun Chakraborty
Shyam Sunder Tripathi
Shweta Basu Prasad
Raagini Phule
Asif Basra
News Channel Editor
Mandira Bedi
Indira Joseph Roy
Pallavi Joshi
Aiysha Ali Shah
Rajesh Sharma
Omkar Kashyap
Vinay Pathak
Mukhtar
Pankaj Tripathi
Gangaram Jha
Prakash Belawadi
GK Anantha Suresh
Achint Kaur
Mrs. Natarajan
V.M. Badola
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The Tashkent Files — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tashkent Files in India?
The Tashkent Files is streaming on Zee5, VI movies and tv in India.
▸Is The Tashkent Files on Zee5?
Yes — The Tashkent Files is currently available on Zee5 in India.
▸What language is The Tashkent Files in?
The Tashkent Files is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tashkent Files?
The Tashkent Files runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is The Tashkent Files rated?
The Tashkent Files is rated UA. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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