Om Shanti Om (2007)
Om Shanti Om is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Om Shanti Om earns its keep as a steady Hindi film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.1/10 on TMDB from 420 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 169 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 49m on it?
2h 49m of Hindi comedy with a thriller streak. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 420 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
In the early 70s, aspiring actor Om Prakash Makhija, and a famous starlet Shantipriya, are murdered. Thirty years later, his reincarnation Om Kapoor sets out to discover the mystery of their demise.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 49m — long |
| Genre | Comedy / Thriller |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Farah Khan
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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