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Hindi CINEMA · 1941
Sikandar
Overview
The film begins after Alexander the Great (Sikander in Hindi/Urdu) conquers Persia and the Kabul valley and approaches the Indian border at Jhelum. Sohrab Modi plays the Indian king Puru (Porus to the Greeks). The story goes that when Sikander defeated Porus and imprisoned him, he asked Porus how would he like to be treated. Porus replied the same way a defeated king is treated by the winner (meaning killed).
A closer look
Sikandar (1941) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History, War. Directed by Sohrab Modi. The cast includes Prithviraj Kapoor, Sohrab Modi, Shakir, Vanamala. Runtime: 146 minutes.
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Sikandar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Sikandar?
Sikandar is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Sikandar?
Our source metadata lists 19 February 1941. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Sikandar?
The listed director is Sohrab Modi.
Who is in the cast of Sikandar?
The available cast credits include Prithviraj Kapoor, Sohrab Modi, Shakir, Vanamala, Meena Shorey. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Sikandar?
The recorded runtime is 146 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Sikandar?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History, War.
What is Sikandar about?
The film begins after Alexander the Great (Sikander in Hindi/Urdu) conquers Persia and the Kabul valley and approaches the Indian border at Jhelum. Sohrab Modi plays the Indian king Puru (Porus to the Greeks). The story goes that when Sikander defeated Porus and imprisoned him, he asked Porus how would he like to be treated. Porus replied the same way a defeated king is treated by the winner (meaning killed).
