Baadshah (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A small time detective is mistaken as a CBI agent and gets embroiled in a deadly mission to save the Chief Minister from an assassination attempt.
Rated NR • 1999 • 2h 55m
Baadshah (1999) mixes action, slapstick and romance around Shah Rukh Khan's titular small-time detective who gets mistaken for a CBI agent and pulled into a political assassination plot. The film contains frequent non-graphic violence — shootings, on-screen murders, fistfights and a scene where a child is shown strapped into a bomb vest — plus tense kidnapping and corruption themes. There is mild sexual content (flirting and a few… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Baadshah appropriate for kids?
Baadshah (1999) mixes action, slapstick and romance around Shah Rukh Khan's titular small-time detective who gets mistaken for a CBI agent and pulled into a political assassination plot. The film contains frequent non-graphic violence — shootings, on-screen murders, fistfights… Read more — free account
Content severity in Baadshah
What happens in Baadshah, moment by moment
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Baadshah
Light, brief romantic content: Baadshah woos Seema (Twinkle Khanna) with flirting, embraces and a few on-screen kisses early and mid-film. There is no nudity or explicit sexual activity; scenes are brief and framed as romantic beats.
Violence and gore in Baadshah
Strong and frequent non-graphic violence throughout: multiple on-screen murders (a CBI agent is shot at a ticket counter; a hotel murder), hand-to-hand fights, and gun battles. The film includes a sustained, intense sequence where a child is shown strapped to a bomb vest and other scenes of people being threatened, kidnapped and executed — all shown without graphic gore but with realistic consequences.
Language in Baadshah
Occasional stronger Hindi-language insults and expletives, especially during confrontations and villainous scenes. Language is not constant but includes a few harsher verbal attacks and shouted profanities in tense moments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Baadshah
Brief, incidental substance use: characters drink alcohol in social/club settings and a few scenes show smoking. There is no depiction of illegal drug use or intoxication-driven plot points.
Mature themes in Baadshah
Serious themes: political corruption, assassination plots, betrayal, bank fraud and kidnapping drive the story; one central emotional thread is child endangerment and the moral cost of power. Characters are arrested, betrayed and several die, so the movie leans into darker adult themes beneath its comic/action tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baadshah appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Baadshah is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Baadshah (1999) mixes action, slapstick and romance around Shah Rukh Khan's titular small-time detective who gets mistaken for a CBI agent and pulled into a political assassination plot. The film contains frequent…
What age rating does Baadshah have?
Baadshah is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Baadshah about?
Baadshah (1999) mixes action, slapstick and romance around Shah Rukh Khan's titular small-time detective who gets mistaken for a CBI agent and pulled into a political assassination plot. The film contains frequent non-graphic violence — shootings, on-screen murders, fistfights and a scene where a child is shown…
Is there sex or nudity in Baadshah?
Light, brief romantic content: Baadshah woos Seema (Twinkle Khanna) with flirting, embraces and a few on-screen kisses early and mid-film. There is no nudity or explicit sexual activity; scenes are brief and framed as romantic beats.
How violent is Baadshah?
Strong and frequent non-graphic violence throughout: multiple on-screen murders (a CBI agent is shot at a ticket counter; a hotel murder), hand-to-hand fights, and gun battles. The film includes a sustained, intense sequence where a child is shown strapped to…
Is the language in Baadshah appropriate for kids?
Occasional stronger Hindi-language insults and expletives, especially during confrontations and villainous scenes. Language is not constant but includes a few harsher verbal attacks and shouted profanities in tense moments.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Baadshah?
Brief, incidental substance use: characters drink alcohol in social/club settings and a few scenes show smoking. There is no depiction of illegal drug use or intoxication-driven plot points.
What mature themes appear in Baadshah?
Serious themes: political corruption, assassination plots, betrayal, bank fraud and kidnapping drive the story; one central emotional thread is child endangerment and the moral cost of power. Characters are arrested, betrayed and several die, so the movie…
How long is Baadshah?
Baadshah runs 175 minutes, directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, released in 1999.
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