Shikast (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, Shikast is a drama film directed by Ramesh Saigal, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Shikast stars Dilip Kumar as Ram Singh, Nalini Jaywant as Sushma, Durga Khote and K.N. Singh as Madho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shikast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shikast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shikast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shikast (1953)?
- In US, Shikast is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shikast worth watching?
- Shikast holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shikast?
- Shikast stars Dilip Kumar, Nalini Jaywant, Durga Khote, K.N. Singh and Leela Mishra.
- When was Shikast released?
- Shikast was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.