Ek Aur Sikander(1986)
Ek Aur Sikander is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language family drama film directed by Bhaskar Shetty. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anita Raj, Rakesh Roshan, and Amrish Puri. The story follows Sikander, a man whose family is murdered by a powerful gangster named Sher Khan. After losing everything, Sikander vows revenge and wages a one-man war against the criminal empire. The film is noted for Mithun Chakraborty's intense performance as an angry young man. It combines elements of action, family drama, and emotional storytelling. The music was composed by Rajesh Roshan. The film was released on November 1, 1986, and has a runtime of 139 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Bhaskar Shetty
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Sikander's peaceful life is destroyed when a ruthless gangster kills his family and kidnaps his love. Left with nothing but rage, Sikander becomes a one-man army. He fights against the powerful criminal empire to rescue his love and get his revenge. The city becomes his battlefield.
“An angry man fights for love.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ek Aur Sikander
Cast reunions in this film: Amrish Puri & Mithun Chakraborty (19 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Mithun Chakraborty (15 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Anita Raj (10 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Amrish Puri (6 films together), Amrish Puri & Anita Raj (6 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Rakesh Roshan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ek Aur Sikander' translates to 'Another Sikander', referencing the historical conqueror Alexander the Great.
- This was one of the few films where actor Naseeruddin Shah played a full-fledged action hero role.
- Director Bhaskar Shetty was primarily known for his work in South Indian cinema before making this Hindi film.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Pran, who plays a pivotal role in the story.
- The climax was shot in a large set designed to look like a fortress, a common trope in 1980s action films.
- Despite its action genre, the film's soundtrack included a popular romantic song composed by Bappi Lahiri.
- The character name 'Sher Khan' is a recurring villain name in Indian cinema, often symbolizing a powerful adversary.