Shikaar(1996)
Shikaar is a 1996 Hindi-language action drama film directed by an unknown director. The film stars Jackie Shroff as Vikram 'Vicky' and Urmila Matondkar as Anju. The story follows Vicky, a young man who kills a blackmailer in self-defense and hides in a remote village. There, he meets Anju, a fierce woman who leads a group of women that physically confront men. The film blends elements of a crime thriller with a romantic narrative inspired by Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. It explores themes of family secrets, gender power dynamics, and personal transformation. The film received mixed reviews and holds a 5.8 rating on IMDb based on 28 votes. It was released in India in 1996.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Bobby Raj
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m 0
Storyline
Vicky kills a man who is blackmailing his father. He runs away to a remote village to hide. There, he meets Anju, a woman who leads a gang that beats up men. She hates men and tries to destroy Vicky. But Vicky is not afraid. He fights back with kindness and courage. Their clash turns into an unexpected love story.
“Love is the wildest hunt.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shikaar
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Anupam Kher (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Urmila Matondkar (4 films together), and Anupam Kher & Ayesha Jhulka (4 films together).