Sheela(1986)
Sheela is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language fantasy adventure film directed by Deepak Balraj Vij. It stars Sahila Chaddha as Sheela and Nana Patekar in a supporting role. The film is a remake of the 1986 Kannada film Africadalli Sheela, which was inspired by the Hollywood film Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. The story follows a young woman raised by wild animals after her parents are killed. She lives in harmony with nature but must fight greedy hunters who threaten her jungle home. The film is notable for its jungle setting, animal interactions, and Bappi Lahiri's soundtrack. It was released in 1987 and has since gained a cult following among fans of 80s Bollywood adventure films.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Deepak Balraj Vij
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m 0
Storyline
A baby girl is left alone in the jungle after her parents are killed. Wild animals raise her as their own. She grows up to become Sheela, the queen of the jungle. She can talk to animals and lives in peace. But when greedy hunters enter her forest, she must fight to protect her home and her family.
“The wild will fight back.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sheela
Cast reunions in this film: Nana Patekar & Anita Kanwar (2 films together).