Sheen(2004)
Sheen is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and produced by Ashok Pandit. The cast includes Raj Babbar, Tarun Arora, Sheen, and Kiran Juneja. The story centers on a Kashmiri Pandit family displaced by militant violence in Srinagar. It portrays the emotional and physical toll of forced exile and loss. The film received attention for its raw depiction of the Kashmir conflict. It was noted for its emotional weight and strong performances. Sheen was released in 2004 and is available on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Ashok Pandit
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A Kashmiri Pandit father loses his son to militant violence. Grief turns him into a fighter. He picks up a gun and hunts the killers. The story follows his journey through pain, rage, and final sacrifice.
“Snow hides the blood of innocents”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sheen
Cast reunions in this film: Raj Babbar & Kiran Juneja (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 12 days on a very low budget.
- It was one of the first mainstream Hindi films to directly depict the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits.
- The title 'Sheen' refers to snow, symbolising the cold neglect faced by the community.
- Director Ashoke Pandit is himself a Kashmiri Pandit who left the valley in 1990.
- The film faced difficulties getting a wide theatrical release due to its sensitive subject.
- Many actors in the film were non-professionals or first-timers from the Kashmiri Pandit community.
- It premiered at the Kara Film Festival in Karachi, Pakistan in 2004.