Shikara

2020

Shikara

Shikara

2020 Feature Film ★ 3.4/10

Released 2/7/2020 (United States)

📖 Storyline

In 1990, 4 lakh Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus) were forced to leave their home under the threat of life. Till today, they continue to live as refugees in their own country, in small refugee camps in the city of Jammu. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 'Shikara' follows the story of Shiv and Shanti, two Kashmiri Pandits, chronicling their survival through 30 years of exile. In the current season of hate, love is all that keeps hope alive.In 1990, 4 lakh Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus) were forced to leave their home under the threat of life. Till today, they continue to live as refugees in their own country, in small refugee camps in the city of Jammu. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 'Shikara' follows the story of Shiv and Shanti, two Kashmiri Pandits, chronicling their survival through 30 years of exile. In the current season of hate, love is all that keeps hope alive.

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Main Star Sadia Khateeb, Character: Shanti Dhar
Supporting Zain Khan Durrani (as Lateef Lone), Priyanshu Chatterjee (as Naveen Zutshi), Bhavna Chauhan (as Aarti Kachru), Ashwin Dhar (as Mohanlal), Farid Azad Khan (as Rehmana), Saghar Sehrai (as Haji Saab), Mushtaq Kak (as Masood Saab), Vinay Raina (as Shiv's Father), Anjna Sood (as Shiv's Mother), Faiyaz Dilbar (as Shanti's Father), Shahid Lateef (as Political Leader Yunis), Purnendu Bhattacharya (as Colonel Bhattacharya), Ravi Braroo (as Raina), Muazzam Bhat (as Zakir), Zamir Ashai (as Khursheed Hassan Lone), Imran Farooq (as Shafi Mohammed), Faisal Simon (as Dr. Lalit Ladru)

ℹ️ Details

Awards 1 wins
IMDb Rating 3.4/10 (15,562 votes)
Reviews 736
Release Date 2/7/2020 (United States)
Format Feature Film
Filmed In United States
Country United States

💡 Did You Know?

During the filming, the production team used over 100 real Kashmiris as extras to authentically portray the local culture and community, emphasizing the film's commitment to genuine representation.

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