Directed by Srijit Mukherjee, Begum Jaan is a story of survivors who defy nations to save their homes, riding against the tide amidst the changing political scenario during Partition. Vidya Balan plays the title role.
The film also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Ila Arun, Gauhar Khan, Pallavi Sharda, Rajit Kapur, Ashish Vidyarthi, Vivek Mushran, Chunky Pandey, Rajesh Sharma and Priyanka Setia among others.