Mera Shikar(1988)
Mera Shikaar is a 1988 Indian Hindi action film directed by Keshu Ramsay. The film stars Dimple Kapadia as Bijli and Kabir Bedi as Vijay. The story follows Bijli, a young woman mistreated by her father Rameshwar because she is a daughter. Vijay arrives in her village and becomes her protector. His violent past brings danger when gang leader Sher Khan kidnaps Bijli. The film combines family drama with action sequences. It was released on 16 December 1983 in India. The runtime is 173 minutes. The film was made on a budget of ₹3 crore and earned ₹17 crore at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Keshu Ramsay
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
Bijli is a lively girl trapped by her father's hatred. He wanted a son and blames her for being a daughter. A stranger named Vijay offers her hope and protection. But his dangerous past puts her life at risk. She must fight for her freedom with his help.
“She was born a girl. He made her a fighter.”
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Trivia
- The film was directed by Keshu Ramsay, known for horror, but this is a rare action-revenge drama from him.
- It was shot in scenic locations in Ooty and Khandala to depict the village and forest settings.
- The lead actress, Sangeeta Bijlani, was a former Miss India and this was one of her early film roles.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 1980s.
- It was released during a peak time for action films starring Dharmendra and Mithun Chakraborty.
- The plot involves a tribal community, a common theme in revenge dramas of that era.
- Stunt work was coordinated by action directors specializing in the martial arts style shown.