Shikast
Synopsis
After a seven year absence, Dr. Ram Singh returns to his village intending to sell his land and go back to the city. He finds that the peasants are being mistreated by the local landlord and the landlord's sister, Sushma.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramesh Saigal
- Screenplay & Story
- Wajahat Mirza
- Original Score
- Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi
- Original Title
- Shikast
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramesh Saigal
Wajahat Mirza
Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi
Pratap Dave
Ramesh Saigal
Department Leadership Roster
Pratap Dave
Editor
Ramesh Saigal
Director
Wajahat Mirza
Writer
Ramesh Saigal
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shikast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shikast about?
After a seven year absence, Dr. Ram Singh returns to his village intending to sell his land and go back to the city. He finds that the peasants are being mistreated by the local landlord and the landlord's sister, Sushma.
Who directed Shikast?
Shikast was directed by Ramesh Saigal.
Who stars in Shikast?
The principal cast of Shikast includes Dilip Kumar, Nalini Jaywant, Durga Khote, K.N. Singh, Leela Mishra.
When was Shikast released and how long is it?
Shikast was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Shikast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shikast was composed by Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi.