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Shikara(2020)

6.1/10
Hindi•120 mins•

Shikara (2020) is a 120-minute Hindi film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Starring Aadil Khan, Sadia and Faisal Simon. With an audience rating of 6.1/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Shikara stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2020.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 7 Feb 2020

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
7 February 2020
Theatrical Release
7 February 2020
Director
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h
GudVibe Rating
6.1/10

Storyline

A young couple in Kashmir is forced to flee their home during a conflict. They spend thirty years as refugees, separated from their homeland. Their love for each other remains strong throughout this long exile.

“A love that survived thirty years of exile.”

Film Details

6.1Rating
120Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date7 February 2020

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
survivalloveidentityfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

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Aadil KhanActor
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SadiaActress
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Faisal SimonSupporting Actor
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Rangarajan RambadranPhotography
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V
Vidhu Vinod ChopraDirector
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Abhay Rustum SoporiMusic Director
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Abhay SoporiMusic Director
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Rohit KulkarniMusic Director
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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Shikara' refers to the traditional Kashmiri wooden boat, symbolising the journey and displacement of the characters.
  • Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, himself a Kashmiri Pandit, based the story on real-life accounts and his own family's experiences.
  • The lead actors, Sadia and Aadil Khan, were relatively unknown newcomers, chosen to bring authenticity to the roles.
  • Many scenes were shot in actual locations in Jammu to recreate the Kashmiri refugee camps of the 1990s.
  • The film faced some controversy for its portrayal of historical events, leading to debates in India.
  • It features original Kashmiri music and poetry to capture the region's cultural essence.
  • The production took extra care to accurately depict the traditional clothing and customs of Kashmiri Pandits.

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