as Roohdaar (The Ghost): A mysterious figure who brings Haider the news of his father's fate. The Updated Legacy: Awards and Accolades
as Khurram Meer (King Claudius): Haider’s paternal uncle and the primary antagonist.
as Haider Meer (Prince Hamlet): A young student and poet who returns to Kashmir to seek his missing father.
Directed by , Haider is the final installment in his acclaimed Shakespearean trilogy, following Maqbool (Macbeth) and Omkara (Othello). Set against the backdrop of the 1995 insurgency in Kashmir, it is a haunting adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet . Comprehensive Movie Profile: Haider (2014) Director Vishal Bhardwaj Release Date October 2, 2014 Runtime 160 minutes (2h 40m) Budget ₹35 Crore Box Office ~₹85 Crore Genre Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller IMDb Rating Cast and Key Characters