Shikara

"The Untold Story of Kashmiri Pandits"

Feb 7 2020 Not Rated 1h 58m
Drama, Romance

Shikara is the untold story of Kashmiri Pandits' forced exodus. It is the story of resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. It is also the story of a love that remains unextinguished through 30 years of exile. A timeless love story in the worst of times.

Plot

In 1990, 4 lakh Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus) were forced to leave their home under the threat of life. Till today, they continue to live as refugees in their own country, in small refugee camps in the city of Jammu. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 'Shikara' follows the story of Shiv and Shanti, two Kashmiri Pandits, chronicling their survival through 30 years of exile. In the current season of hate, love is all that keeps hope alive.

Written by

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Abhijat Joshi, Rahul Pandita

Directed by

Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Production Countries

India

Production Companies

Vinod Chopra Films

Languages

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
15,646
Average Rating
3.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA