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Shikaar
Sree Nath falls in love with a poor woman and both get intimate, resulting in her getting pregnant. When the time comes for Sree to marry her, he renounces her and instead marries the daughter of wealthy Mr. Saxena. She gives birth to a boy, Vikram, and shortly thereafter passes away. Sree's step-brothers, Badri and Kedar, move in with Sree, and soon his health starts to deteriorate. They hire a nurse to look after him, but he keeps on getting worse.
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Plot Summary
A young photographer finds himself entangled in a dangerous mystery after he captures images of a murder. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives involving the people closest to him. The investigation leads him down a perilous path where his own life becomes a target.
Critical Reception
Shikaar received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed at its suspenseful plot and visual style, though some found the narrative pacing and character development to be inconsistent. It gained a cult following for its edgy themes and attempt at a neo-noir style in Indian cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stylish direction and suspenseful thriller elements.
Criticized for occasional lapses in logical consistency and pacing.
Noted for its exploration of dark themes and psychological tension.
Google audience: Audience reception for Shikaar is not widely documented on Google. However, discussions often highlight its ambitious attempt at a thriller genre within Indian cinema and the performances of its cast.
Fun Fact
Although John Abraham and Bipasha Basu became a well-known pair in subsequent films, Shikaar was one of their earlier collaborations and marked a departure from conventional Bollywood roles for them.
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