Sikandar
Synopsis
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).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sohrab Modi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sudarshan
- Original Score
- Rafiq Ghaznavi, Mir Saheb
- Original Title
- Sikandar
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- Minerva Movietone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sohrab Modi
Sudarshan
Rafiq Ghaznavi, Mir Saheb
Y.D. Sarpotdar
Sohrab Modi
Department Leadership Roster
Sohrab Modi
Producer
Sohrab Modi
Director
Sudarshan
Writer
Y.D. Sarpotdar
Director of Photography
Rafiq Ghaznavi
Original Music Composer
Mir Saheb
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sikandar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sikandar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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).
Who directed Sikandar?
Sikandar was directed by Sohrab Modi.
Who stars in Sikandar?
The principal cast of Sikandar includes Prithviraj Kapoor, Sohrab Modi, Shakir, Vanamala, Meena Shorey.
When was Sikandar released and how long is it?
Sikandar was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Sikandar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sikandar was composed by Rafiq Ghaznavi, Mir Saheb.