THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1996
Shastra
The Weapon
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Overview
One of the employees of Vijay's parents, Babu, is sentence to a long jail term for killing them. In hot pursuit to avenge the death of his parents Vijay wait until Babu is release from jail and confronts him. It is this confrontation that will change Vijay's life as Babu confides to him that he was framed for the murder of his parents; this then lightens up a man-hunt for the real perpetrators of this crime.
A closer look
Shastra (1996) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama. Directed by Sanjay Khanna. The cast includes Suniel Shetty, Anjali Jathar, Anupam Kher, Gavin Packard. Runtime: 144 minutes.
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Shastra FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Shastra?
Shastra is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Shastra?
Our source metadata lists 4 October 1996. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Shastra?
The listed director is Sanjay Khanna.
Who is in the cast of Shastra?
The available cast credits include Suniel Shetty, Anjali Jathar, Anupam Kher, Gavin Packard, Danny Denzongpa. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Shastra?
The recorded runtime is 144 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Shastra?
The source lists these genres: Action, Comedy, Drama.
What is Shastra about?
One of the employees of Vijay's parents, Babu, is sentence to a long jail term for killing them. In hot pursuit to avenge the death of his parents Vijay wait until Babu is release from jail and confronts him. It is this confrontation that will change Vijay's life as Babu confides to him that he was framed for the murder of his parents; this then lightens up a man-hunt for the real perpetrators of this crime.
