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Hindi CINEMA · 1953

Shikast

1953-09-18110 min
Drama

Audience rating

5.5/10

Source: TMDB2 votes

THE STORY

Overview

After a seven year absence, Dr. Ram Singh returns to his village intending to sell his land and go back to the city. He finds that the peasants are being mistreated by the local landlord and the landlord's sister, Sushma.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Shikast (1953) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Ramesh Saigal. The cast includes Dilip Kumar, Nalini Jaywant, Durga Khote, K.N. Singh. Runtime: 110 minutes.

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Shikast FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Shikast?

Shikast is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Shikast?

Our source metadata lists 18 September 1953. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Shikast?

The listed director is Ramesh Saigal.

Who is in the cast of Shikast?

The available cast credits include Dilip Kumar, Nalini Jaywant, Durga Khote, K.N. Singh, Leela Mishra. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Shikast?

The recorded runtime is 110 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Shikast?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is Shikast about?

After a seven year absence, Dr. Ram Singh returns to his village intending to sell his land and go back to the city. He finds that the peasants are being mistreated by the local landlord and the landlord's sister, Sushma.