Shapath (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Shapath is an action film directed by Rajiv Babbar, running about 140 minutes. “Shapath” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspector Kishan lives a middle-class lifestyle in Mumbai, India, along with his younger brother, Rahul. He is in love with Kavita, the daughter of a Mantri, Dindayal Kallu, while Rahul is in love with Neena. The city is being held to ransom by corrupt politicians like Rana Jung Bahadur who openly associate with gangsters and criminal dons like Chaurasia, Rajeshwar and his brother, Lankeshwar. But when Chaurasia decides to take the larger share of the underworld market, a gang-war breaks out. When Inspector Kishan attempts to arrest Chaurasia, he is warned by his superior, ACP. Rahul then witnesses a murder being committed by Chaurasia's goon, Surya, but before he could do anything, he himself is killed.
Who’s in it. Shapath stars Mithun Chakraborty as Commando Arjun / Surya, Vineeta as Salu, Jackie Shroff as Inspector Kishan and Ramya Krishnan as Kavita D. Kallu (as Ramya Krishna), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shapath page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shapath 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 Shapath (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shapath change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shapath?
- Shapath stars Mithun Chakraborty, Vineeta, Jackie Shroff, Ramya Krishnan and Salim Ghouse.
- When was Shapath released?
- Shapath was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.