Shabri(2011)
Shabri is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Lalit Marathe and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Ishaa Koppikar in the title role, alongside Raj Arjun, Manish Wadhwa, and Pradeep Singh Rawat. It follows the story of a poor slum woman who transforms into a ruthless gangster after her brother is murdered. Set in the underbelly of Mumbai, the film explores themes of revenge, poverty, and female empowerment. Shabri was noted for its raw portrayal of violence and Koppikar's intense performance. The film received mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its gritty narrative. It was released theatrically on 23 September 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Lionsgate Play, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 26 August 2011
- Director
- Lalit Marathe
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A poor flourmill worker named Shabri loses her beloved younger brother to a gangster's senseless violence. When the police refuse to act, she decides to take revenge herself. She builds a small army from the slums and wages a bloody war against the powerful don who rules her neighborhood.
“From victim to don.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shabri
Cast reunions in this film: Urmila Matondkar & Ram Gopal Varma (14 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Zakir Hussain (5 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Amit Roy (4 films together), Isha Koppikar & Ram Gopal Varma (3 films together), and Urmila Matondkar & Zakir Hussain (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 25 days on a very tight budget.
- It was inspired by real-life stories of women in Mumbai's slums fighting injustice.
- Lead actress Ishita Arun had to learn a specific Marathi dialect for her role.
- The movie's climax was filmed in a single, continuous long take.
- It was director Lalit Marathe's first and only feature film.
- The soundtrack uses folk instruments to reflect the main character's background.
- Despite its gritty story, the film had a limited theatrical release.