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| producer = [[Sudhir Mishra]] | | producer = [[Sudhir Mishra]] | ||
| writer = [[Piyush Jha]] | | writer = [[Piyush Jha]] | ||
| starring = [[Parzan Dastur]]<br>[[Ayesha Kapur]]<br>[[R. Madhavan]]<br>[[Sanjay Suri]] | | starring = [[Parzan Dastur]]<br />[[Ayesha Kapur]]<br />[[R. Madhavan]]<br />[[Sanjay Suri]] | ||
| music = [[ | | music = [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]<br />[[Sandesh Shandilya]]<br />[[Justin-Uday]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Somak Mukherjee]] | | cinematography = [[Somak Mukherjee]] | ||
| editing = [[Dev Jadhav]] | | editing = [[Dev Jadhav]] | ||
| distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment| | | distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment|BIG Pictures]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2009|8|21}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2009|8|21}} | ||
| runtime = 110 minutes | | runtime = 110 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = [[Hindustani language|Hindi]] | | language = [[Hindustani language|Hindi]] | ||
| budget | | budget = {{INR}}5 crore<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1107|title=Sikandar – Movie|publisher=Box Office India}}</ref> | ||
| gross | | gross = {{INR}}82,40 lakh<ref name="auto"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Sikandar''''' is a 2009 Indian [[crime drama]] film written and directed by [[Piyush Jha]]. The film features [[Parzan Dastur]] in the titular role with [[R. Madhavan]], [[Sanjay Suri]] and [[Ayesha Kapur]] in pivotal roles. The film has [[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir|terrorism]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu & Kashmir]] as its backdrop.<ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2008/sudhir-mishra-sikandar-300908.html</ref> The film was known in its production stages as ''Foot Soldier''.<ref> | |||
'''''Sikandar''''' is a 2009 Indian [[crime drama]] film written and directed by [[Piyush Jha]]. The film features [[Parzan Dastur]] in the titular role with [[R. Madhavan]], [[Sanjay Suri]] and [[Ayesha Kapur]] in pivotal roles. The film has [[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir|terrorism]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu & Kashmir]] as its backdrop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2008/sudhir-mishra-sikandar-300908.html|title=Sudhir Mishra takes up Sikandar|date=30 September 2008}}</ref> The film was known in its production stages as ''Foot Soldier''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=10&contentid=200901132009011301152085056d2b1ab§xslt= |title=Archived copy |website=www.bangaloremirror.com |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707213209/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=10&contentid=200901132009011301152085056d2b1ab§xslt= |archive-date=7 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was released on 21 August 2009. | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Sikandar Raza (Parzan Dastur) is a 14-year-old schoolboy in the Kashmir valley. Ever since his parents were killed by jihadis (militants) 10 years ago, he has lived with his aunt and uncle, in a small town called Kupwara in Kashmir valley. All | Sikandar Raza (Parzan Dastur) is a 14-year-old schoolboy in the Kashmir valley. Ever since his parents were killed by jihadis (militants) 10 years ago, he has lived with his aunt and uncle, in a small town called Kupwara in Kashmir valley. All Sikandar's desires revolve around the happiness of his foster parents and getting the ball into the goal on the football field. | ||
One day, on his way to a school football match, Sikandar finds a gun lying on the path. Despite admonishments by his newly made school friend, 14-year-old Nasreen (Ayesha Kapur), Sikandar picks up the gun and begins a journey into the darker side of his nature. The quiet-yet-strong Nasreen becomes | One day, on his way to a school football match, Sikandar finds a gun lying on the path. Despite admonishments by his newly made school friend, 14-year-old Nasreen (Ayesha Kapur), Sikandar picks up the gun and begins a journey into the darker side of his nature. The quiet-yet-strong Nasreen becomes Sikandar's conscience keeper. She tries to dissuade him from giving in to the lure of the gun. | ||
Sikandar gets embroiled further and further in situations beyond his control, and people get killed. At first it seems that the happenings occurring alongside | Sikandar gets embroiled further and further in situations beyond his control, and people get killed. At first it seems that the happenings occurring alongside Sikandar's predicament are not connected. But, as layer upon layer is revealed, it becomes clear that Sikandar is the innocent victim in a game being played out between the militants, the army, the peace-bartering politicians and the religious heads of the little Kashmiri town. The pieces of the puzzle come together at the very end, leading to a shocking revelation. The movie is a portrayal of moulding of child psychology, and the making of terrorists.<ref>[http://itschaitime.com/bollywood/sikandar-sikandar-movie-review-sikandar-review/ Plot]</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Parzan Dastur]] as Sikandar Raza | |||
*[[Ayesha Kapur]] as Nasreen | |||
*[[R. Madhavan]] as Colonel Rajesh Rao | |||
*[[Sanjay Suri]] as Mukhtar Masoodi | |||
*[[Arunoday Singh]] as Zahageer Qadir | |||
*[[Rahul Singh (actor)|Rahul Singh]] as Captain Yashvardhan Singh | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| name = Sikandar | | name = Sikandar | ||
| type = Soundtrack | | type = Soundtrack | ||
| artist = [[ | | artist = [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]] and Justin Uday | ||
| caption = Soundtrack cover | | caption = Soundtrack cover | ||
| released = 17 April 2009 | | released = 17 April 2009 | ||
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| length = {{Duration|m=30|s=40}} | | length = {{Duration|m=30|s=40}} | ||
| label = [[Super Cassettes Industries T-Series|T-Series]] | | label = [[Super Cassettes Industries T-Series|T-Series]] | ||
| producer = [[Mahesh Bhatt]]<br>[[Bhushan Kumar]] | | producer = [[Mahesh Bhatt]]<br />[[Bhushan Kumar]] | ||
| chronology = [[ | | chronology = [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]] | ||
| prev_title = [[13B (film)|13B]] | | prev_title = [[13B (film)|13B]] | ||
| prev_year = 2009 | | prev_year = 2009 | ||
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| 1||[[Allah Hoo]]||4:57||Hrishikesh Kamerkar, Yash Narvekar|| Justin-Uday | | 1||[[Allah Hoo]]||4:57||Hrishikesh Kamerkar, Yash Narvekar|| Justin-Uday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2||Arzoo - [[Naʽat|Naat]]||2:00||Mehrajuddin|| [[ | | 2||Arzoo - [[Naʽat|Naat]]||2:00||Mehrajuddin|| [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 3||Chaal Apni||3:29||Hamsika Iyer, Hrishikesh Kamerkar|| Justin-Uday | | 3||Chaal Apni||3:29||Hamsika Iyer, Hrishikesh Kamerkar|| Justin-Uday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 4||Dhoop Ke Sikke||6:09||[[Shankar Mahadevan]], Anousha Mani||[[ | | 4||Dhoop Ke Sikke||6:09||[[Shankar Mahadevan]], Anousha Mani||[[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 5||Gulon Mein||4:58||[[Mohit Chauhan]]||Justin-Uday | | 5||Gulon Mein||4:58||[[Mohit Chauhan]]||Justin-Uday | ||
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[[Nikhat Kazmi]], film critic of the ''[[Times of India]]'', gave it a 3.5 star rating.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Sikandar/movie-review/4915831.cms Moview Review: Sikandar] by [[Nikhat Kazmi]], ''[[Times of India]]'', 20 August 2009.</ref> | [[Nikhat Kazmi]], film critic of the ''[[Times of India]]'', gave it a 3.5 star rating.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Sikandar/movie-review/4915831.cms Moview Review: Sikandar] by [[Nikhat Kazmi]], ''[[Times of India]]'', 20 August 2009.</ref> | ||
https://www.villagevoice.com/2009/08/18/sikandar-a-corking-narrative-and-cognent-sketch-of-violence/ Sikandar a Corking Narrative and Cognent Sketch of Violence | [[Michelle Orange]], film critic of ''[[The Village Voice]]'', opined that ''Sikandar'' is "a Corking Narrative and Cognent Sketch of Violence".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2009/08/18/sikandar-a-corking-narrative-and-cognent-sketch-of-violence/ | title=Sikandar a Corking Narrative and Cognent Sketch of Violence | date=18 August 2009 }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sikandar (2009 Film)}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Sikandar (2009 Film)}} | ||
[[Category:2009 films]] | [[Category:2009 films]] | ||
[[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]] | [[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films about terrorism in India]] | [[Category:Films about terrorism in India]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in Jammu and Kashmir]] | [[Category:Films set in Jammu and Kashmir]] | ||
[[Category:Kashmir conflict in films]] | [[Category:Kashmir conflict in films]] | ||
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| Sikandar | |
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| Directed by | Piyush Jha |
| Produced by | Sudhir Mishra |
| Written by | Piyush Jha |
| Starring | Parzan Dastur Ayesha Kapur R. Madhavan Sanjay Suri |
| Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Sandesh Shandilya Justin-Uday |
| Cinematography | Somak Mukherjee |
| Edited by | Dev Jadhav |
| Distributed by | BIG Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹5 crore[1] |
| Box office | ₹82,40 lakh[1] |
Sikandar is a 2009 Indian crime drama film written and directed by Piyush Jha. The film features Parzan Dastur in the titular role with R. Madhavan, Sanjay Suri and Ayesha Kapur in pivotal roles. The film has terrorism in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir as its backdrop.[2] The film was known in its production stages as Foot Soldier.[3] The film was released on 21 August 2009.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Sikandar Raza (Parzan Dastur) is a 14-year-old schoolboy in the Kashmir valley. Ever since his parents were killed by jihadis (militants) 10 years ago, he has lived with his aunt and uncle, in a small town called Kupwara in Kashmir valley. All Sikandar's desires revolve around the happiness of his foster parents and getting the ball into the goal on the football field.
One day, on his way to a school football match, Sikandar finds a gun lying on the path. Despite admonishments by his newly made school friend, 14-year-old Nasreen (Ayesha Kapur), Sikandar picks up the gun and begins a journey into the darker side of his nature. The quiet-yet-strong Nasreen becomes Sikandar's conscience keeper. She tries to dissuade him from giving in to the lure of the gun.
Sikandar gets embroiled further and further in situations beyond his control, and people get killed. At first it seems that the happenings occurring alongside Sikandar's predicament are not connected. But, as layer upon layer is revealed, it becomes clear that Sikandar is the innocent victim in a game being played out between the militants, the army, the peace-bartering politicians and the religious heads of the little Kashmiri town. The pieces of the puzzle come together at the very end, leading to a shocking revelation. The movie is a portrayal of moulding of child psychology, and the making of terrorists.[4]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Parzan Dastur as Sikandar Raza
- Ayesha Kapur as Nasreen
- R. Madhavan as Colonel Rajesh Rao
- Sanjay Suri as Mukhtar Masoodi
- Arunoday Singh as Zahageer Qadir
- Rahul Singh as Captain Yashvardhan Singh
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Sikandar | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy and Justin Uday | ||||
| Released | 17 April 2009 | |||
| Genre | Filmi | |||
| Length | 30:40 | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
| Producer | Mahesh Bhatt Bhushan Kumar | |||
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Justin Uday chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Track # | Song | Duration | Singer(s) | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allah Hoo | 4:57 | Hrishikesh Kamerkar, Yash Narvekar | Justin-Uday |
| 2 | Arzoo - Naat | 2:00 | Mehrajuddin | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
| 3 | Chaal Apni | 3:29 | Hamsika Iyer, Hrishikesh Kamerkar | Justin-Uday |
| 4 | Dhoop Ke Sikke | 6:09 | Shankar Mahadevan, Anousha Mani | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
| 5 | Gulon Mein | 4:58 | Mohit Chauhan | Justin-Uday |
| 6 | Gulon Mein - 1 | 5:17 | K.K. | Sandesh Shandilya |
| 7 | Manzaraat | 3:32 | Shilpa Rao | Justin-Uday |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Nikhat Kazmi, film critic of the Times of India, gave it a 3.5 star rating.[5]
Michelle Orange, film critic of The Village Voice, opined that Sikandar is "a Corking Narrative and Cognent Sketch of Violence".[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sikandar – Movie". Box Office India.
- ↑ "Sudhir Mishra takes up Sikandar". 30 September 2008.
- ↑ "Archived copy". www.bangaloremirror.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Plot
- ↑ Moview Review: Sikandar by Nikhat Kazmi, Times of India, 20 August 2009.
- ↑ "Sikandar a Corking Narrative and Cognent Sketch of Violence". 18 August 2009.