Shart (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Shart is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Ketan Anand, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. The city is rocked by a series of brutal murders. All the victims are women of lose character or prostitutes, and all have been brutally slain. Inspector Arjun Dutt is assigned this case, and he launches an investigation. The only clue is part of a photograph. Arjun concludes that these murders are being committed by a young man named Vikram alias Devendra. Arjun's superiors do not agree with him, and fault him. His superiors also find out that Vikram was Arjun's close friend, and both were rivals for the same woman, Kiran. The point to ponder is why would Arjun want to accuse Vikram, a man he has known since his college days, of these heinous crimes?
Who’s in it. Shart stars Naseeruddin Shah as Vikram/ Devendra, Shabana Azmi as Kiran Dutt, Kanwaljit Singh as Inspector Arjun Dutt and Sarika as Ruhi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shart tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shart (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shart?
- Shart stars Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Kanwaljit Singh, Sarika and Dina Pathak.
- When was Shart released?
- Shart was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.