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Sikandar(2009)
Hindi110 mins
Sikandar (2009) is a 110-minute Hindi film directed by Piyush Jha. Starring Gulzar Khan, Nasir Khan and Mushtaq Kak. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Sikandar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2009.
Director:Piyush Jha
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 April 2009
- Director
- Piyush Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A 14-year-old boy in Kashmir lives with his aunt and uncle after his parents were killed. He is bullied at school and dreams of becoming a footballer to help his family. His life changes when he finds a gun on the road and picks it up, hoping it will solve his problems, despite a friend's warning.
“A boy finds a gun. A choice changes everything.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
110Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date22 April 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Ayesha KapurActor
→#2R. MadhavanActor
→#3Sanjay SuriActor
→#4P
Parzan DasturActor
→#5
#6G
Gulzar KhanActor
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Nasir KhanActor
→#7P
Piyush JhaDirector
→#8
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Mushtaq KakActor
→#9
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Irfan ChoudharyActor
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in Kashmir, capturing real schools and villages.
- Director Piyush Jha also wrote the story, inspired by reports of children finding guns in conflict zones.
- Actor Ayesha Kapur, who played Nasreen, was known earlier for her role as the young Michelle in 'Black'.
- The movie premiered at the International Film Festival of India in Goa before its theatrical release.
- It was produced by Sudhir Mishra's company, though Mishra himself was not the director.
- The young lead, Parzan Dastur, was chosen after a search for a boy who could play football naturally.
- The film's title references the historical conqueror Alexander, symbolizing a boy's desire for power.