Bandit Shakuntala(2023)
Hindi mins
Bandit Shakuntala (2023) is a Hindi film. Starring Omkar Das Manikpuri, Pratibha Yashpal Sharma and Abhimanyu Singh.
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 February 2023
- Language
- Hindi
Storyline
Shakuntala grows up poor and faces terrible abuse from her village chief. After being rescued by an outlaw, she learns to fight back. Now armed, she seeks revenge for herself and other women, becoming a feared figure on a quest for justice.
“From victim to vigilante, her revenge begins.”
Film Details
Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date27 February 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence5
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Omkar Das ManikpuriActor
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Pratibha Yashpal SharmaActor
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Akshay VermaActor
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Jagminder Singh HundalCrew
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Shadab Rahbar KhanActor
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Hyder KazmiActor
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Liaquat GolaCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot in the rural landscapes of Uttar Pradesh, India, to authentically capture its village setting.
- Director Hyder Kazmi also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life stories of women's struggles in rural India.
- Lead actress Anushka Sen performed many of her own action stunts after undergoing intensive training for the role.
- The movie's title 'Bandit Shakuntala' references the legendary character Shakuntala from ancient Indian literature, but reimagined as a modern-day outlaw.
- It was independently produced with a modest budget, relying on local crews and resources during filming.
- The film's release coincided with International Women's Day 2023, highlighting its themes of female empowerment and justice.
- Some scenes were improvised on set to reflect the raw emotions of the characters, based on discussions with the cast.