Bandit Shakuntala
बैंडिट शकुन्तला
“Revenge written in blood”
Synopsis
Shakuntala grows up in poverty, part of the lowest cast in Indian society. At a young age she decides to improve her position and make a better life for herself through studying hard. But at the age of 12 she is brutally raped by the Chief of her village, humiliated and dishonored she is unable to get justice. Forced into an arranged marriage with a drunkard, the marriage doesn't last. But tragedy strikes again as she is gang raped again by the Chief together with a mob of villagers. When rescued by Nadeem, an outlaw bandit, she is taught the skills on how to avenge herself. Gun in hand she seeks revenge for everything she and other women like her, have had to endure. Her name instills dread and fear, but this is just the start of her journey for justice and retribution.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hyder Kazmi
- Screenplay & Story
- Shivam Yadav
- Original Title
- बैंडिट शकुन्तला
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Dimension ASC Digital, UPJ Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hyder Kazmi
Shivam Yadav
Jagminder Singh Hundal
Ballu Saluja
Pintu Kumar, Sharwan Prasad, Hyder Kazmi, Liaquat Gola, Upendra Kumar
Department Leadership Roster
Pintu Kumar
Producer
Sharwan Prasad
Producer
Hyder Kazmi
Producer
Shivam Yadav
Writer
Hyder Kazmi
Director
Liaquat Gola
Producer
Jagminder Singh Hundal
Director of Photography
Upendra Kumar
Producer
Ballu Saluja
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bandit Shakuntala
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bandit Shakuntala about?
Shakuntala grows up in poverty, part of the lowest cast in Indian society. At a young age she decides to improve her position and make a better life for herself through studying hard. But at the age of 12 she is brutally raped by the Chief of her village, humiliated and dishonored she is unable to get justice. Forced into an arranged marriage with a drunkard, the marriage doesn't last. But tragedy strikes again as she is gang raped again by the Chief together with a mob of villagers. When rescued by Nadeem, an outlaw bandit, she is taught the skills on how to avenge herself. Gun in hand she seeks revenge for everything she and other women like her, have had to endure. Her name instills dread and fear, but this is just the start of her journey for justice and retribution.
Who directed Bandit Shakuntala?
Bandit Shakuntala was directed by Hyder Kazmi.
Who stars in Bandit Shakuntala?
The principal cast of Bandit Shakuntala includes Hyder Kazmi, Shadab Rahbar Khan, Shakuntala Mahto, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Pratibha Yashpal Sharma.
When was Bandit Shakuntala released and how long is it?
Bandit Shakuntala was released in 2023 with a total runtime of Unknown.