Baadshah (translation: King) is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Twinkle Khanna in lead roles. It was released on 27 August 1999. Shahrukh Khan earned a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role. The core plot and elements of the film are influenced by the films Nick of Time, If Looks Could Kill, and Rush Hour