Shashank(2023)
Hindi105 mins
This movie is based upon the life and journey of a superstar who is facing downfall in his career and is fighting for survival and existence in bollywood. This also covers the situation of some strugglers who come to the film industry.
Director:Sanoj Mishra
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hungama, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 14 June 2023
- Director
- Sanoj Mishra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A superstar struggles to survive in Bollywood as his career declines. The story also follows other newcomers fighting to make it in the film industry.
“A star's fall. A struggler's rise.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
105Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date14 June 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
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Ravi Sudha ChoudharyActor
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Arya BabbarActor
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Aparna MallickActor
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Varun JoshiActor
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Mohammad SalauddinActor
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Rajveerr SinghActor
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Nawal Kishor ShuklaActor
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Aditya RoyActor
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VanshikaActor
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Priya ShreshthaActor
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Sanoj MishraDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director Sanoj Mishra is also a lyricist and wrote songs for the movie.
- It was shot in real film studio locations in Mumbai to show authentic behind-the-scenes life.
- The movie's title 'Shashank' is a common Hindi name, chosen to represent an everyman superstar.
- Some scenes feature real-life aspiring actors playing the roles of strugglers.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital platforms.
- It comments on the trend of remakes and formulaic scripts in modern Bollywood.
- The soundtrack includes a song about the loneliness of fame, sung by a relatively new playback singer.