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Shikhar(2006)

5.5/10
Hindi162 mins

Shikhar (2006) is a 162-minute Hindi film directed by John Mathew Matthan. Starring Manoj Joshi, Sushant Singh and John Mathew Matthan. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Shikhar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2006.

Director:John Mathew Matthan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2006
Director
John Mathew Matthan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 42m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A young man falls under the influence of an overly ambitious mentor. He loses his moral compass and gets swept into a lifestyle focused on money and women.

A man seduced by ambition, losing sight of right and wrong.

Film Details

5.5Rating
162Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2006
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Jai Vardhan' after the main character, but was changed to 'Shikhar' before release.
  • Director John Mathew Matthan had a big hit with 'Sarfarosh' in 1999, but 'Shikhar' did not perform as well at the box office.
  • Actor Shahid Kapoor was reportedly considered for a role, but the final cast featured Ajay Devgn and Bipasha Basu.
  • The movie's soundtrack includes a song by the Pakistani band Strings, who also sang for Matthan's 'Sarfarosh'.
  • Some scenes were shot in the mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh to depict the character's journey.
  • The film explores themes of corporate ambition and moral decay, which were less common in mainstream Hindi cinema at the time.
  • Despite its star cast, 'Shikhar' opened to mixed reviews and had a relatively short run in theaters.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Shikhar

Frequently Asked Questions