Shikari (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1991, Shikari is an action and drama film directed by Umesh Mehra, running about 162 minutes.
What it’s about. Shankar and Chanchal earn their living by doing road shows. Once, Shankar sees Natasha on a circus poster and dreams of working with her. He gets an offer to work in the circus in Russia.
Who’s in it. Shikari stars Mithun Chakraborty as Shankar, Naseeruddin Shah as Fakira, Amrish Puri as Nahar Singh and Varsha Usgaonkar as Chanchal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Shikari has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shikari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shikari tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shikari (1991)?
- In US, Shikari is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shikari worth watching?
- Shikari holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shikari?
- Shikari stars Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah, Amrish Puri, Varsha Usgaonkar and Irina Kushnareva.
- When was Shikari released?
- Shikari was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.