# Where to watch Basanti (2000) in the UK

> Basanti (2000) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2000  
**Runtime:** 110 minutes  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T12:46:27.083Z)  

## Synopsis

Basanti is a brave working class teenage girl whose father Shankar is respected in the village for his honesty. Bhavani Shankar wants to force him to support his puppet candidate in the next election, but his brother, Basanti's father, supports another good man, Aftab Ahmad Khan. Bhavani Shankar's henchmen kill Basanti's father and Aftab Khan in front of the girl's eyes.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1453652-basanti/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Basanti for free in the UK?**

Basanti (2000) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**Is Basanti on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Basanti is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1453652/basanti-2000
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/jVCwcJ6ihnmgd74mtY5qc9rBlva.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1453652/basanti-2000.json

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