Shikhaar(2004)
Shikaar is a 2004 Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Darshan Bagga. The lead roles are played by Jaz Pandher and Kanishka Kapoor, with supporting performances from Danny Denzongpa, Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, and Raj Babbar. The story follows Madhu, a wealthy hotel owner in Mussorie, who marries a charming man named Vijay. After the marriage, Vijay reveals his true greedy nature and steals her property using a Power of Attorney. The film is notable for assembling several iconic 1990s Bollywood villains in one cast. It was released in India on July 2, 2004, and received negative reviews for its predictable plot and weak screenplay.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Darshan Bagga
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Madhu owns a successful hotel in Mussorie and falls for the charming Vijay. They marry quickly, but Vijay is a con artist. He tricks her into signing away her property and then throws her out. Left with nothing, Madhu must fight back and hunt down the man who destroyed her life.
“The hunt for justice begins.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot extensively in Mussoorie, using the real Hotel Savoy as a key location.
- Director Darshan Bagga also played a supporting role as the character Darshan Damania.
- The movie's plot is loosely inspired by real-life stories of property fraud and marital deceit.
- It was one of the few early 2000s thrillers to feature a female protagonist confronting corporate manipulation.
- The soundtrack included a song by singer Shreya Ghoshal, who was relatively new at the time.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews.
- Actor Ashutosh Rana, known for villainous roles, played a pivotal character in the ensemble cast.