Shikhar

 (2005)

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  • Critics Rating 7 critics
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User Reviews

this time its Shahid, not Aamir
Oct 22, 2007
cybersupam - imdb.com
Yes, it's another product of genius John Matthew Mathan. But we should not even compare with his earlier record Sarfarosh. I read in an issue of Filmfare magazine that before his venture to Shikhar he was supposed to make another movie... Full review
A tale of the unknowingly prodigal son!
Aug 16, 2006
Sherazade - imdb.com
This film was unfairly panned by critics and equally unfairly shunned by movie goers. It actually carried a powerful message and the theme was beautiful played out by the perfect cast and subtlety of the director. Ajay Devgan in mean ambitious... Full review
Reaches No Glorious Heights
Aug 02, 2006
kathuria_nidhi - imdb.com
The director John Mathew Mathan had gone into oblivion after his directorial debut 'Sarfarosh' that came in 1999. Everybody remembers the film simply because it was a fantastic film. As one watched the socio-political thriller unfold, not even once did the... Full review
very disappointing
May 21, 2006
andy_roy - imdb.com
Its a waste of time even reviewing such an amateurish, forgettable piece of work but I thought I would do it for two reasons: 1. John Mathew Matthan is a powerful director and we have waited patiently for over 5 years... Full review
Not worth price of DVD
Feb 19, 2006
aditya11 - imdb.com
I agree with last comment. It is formula movie with copy of western songs and dances in the hope of appealing to NRIs who may be nostalgic or those who aspire to be an NRI. This is obvious when Devgan talks... Full review
Idealism vs Greed:-The Big Picture
Feb 03, 2006
vicramb - imdb.com
In 1999,When I saw the promos of the movie Sarfarosh,The 1st thing that caught my eye was that it was by a débutant director.At that time,I wasn't much into movies and never heard much of the movie again.Couple of years later,The... Full review
dialogues
Jan 17, 2006
pranjalsaxena - imdb.com
I am a serious movie goer. I saw the film and found it really different. Personally John could have done better but can give him credit for attempting a different film. The point of disappointment is that the film came a... Full review
A movie addressing a social cause
Jan 01, 2006
Gaurav Dhiman - imdb.com
All the reports of the movie were pretty dull. I decided to go against all odds to see the movie, solely because the director of the movie had proved class in his first outing (Sarfarosh). Let me tell you, this was... Full review
Bignas1234
May 01, 2008
Bignas1234
alright film, got a top tune 'Fitna Dil', rest are crap. This film tells us about shahid who is the son of Guruji a big industrialist, but now reformed as a 'society helper'. Ajay is a builder who wants to build a city but in order to do that he needs guruji's land but he won't sell bcoz of his selfish needs. Ajay then corrupts and uses his son Shahid to get what he wants. In the end shahid susses him out and ruins him! Watch in ur spare time!

Critics Reviews

| Jan 05, 2006
Apun ka Choice
is excited about 'Shikhar', which released on December 30.....Amrita Rao full of praise for her director....John Mathew Matthan is a brilliant filmmaker.....one finds the otherwise reticent Amrita Rao wax eloquent about a co-star or the director of her film..... ... Full Review
| Jan 02, 2006
Daily News & Analysis, India
Shikhar exceeds expectations Shikhar is a realistic attempt at raising a critical issue that has never been discussed by Bollywood so far. I am glad that I took a chance and watched the film, because it was worth it. ... Full Review
| Dec 30, 2005
IndiaGlitz
The story of Shikhar unfolds promisingly enough in a sound 3-Act structure. Together, Acts I, II and III make for a strong story outline. ... Full Review
| Dec 30, 2005
Rediff India
Shikhar is very mediocre ... Full Review
| Dec 30, 2005
Rediff India
Shikhar is very mediocre Let me guide you through ten simple steps to reach the pinnacle of disappointment, namely Shikhar . ... Full Review

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Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is all set to be directed by top-notch director Ram Gopal Varma . As part of his 35 crore three films deals with Adlabs , Hrithik will do a film that is to be directed by... ... Full Article

Kareena has got upset lately with Amrita who has suddenly started talking too big and too much about Shahid. Ironically, Kareena had herself recommended Amrita to pair with Shahid in movies like 'Ishq Vishq', Vaah! ... Full Article

John M. Matthan's movie Shikhar is a well-intended film with an offbeat theme that fails to strike a chord because of poor story telling and execution. ... Full Article

Shikhar
apunkachoice.com2005-12-30
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is all set to be directed by top-notch director Ram Gopal Varma . more... Rumors are that Kareena Kapoor has made arrangements for keeping a surveillance on her boyfriend Shahid Kapur . more... ... Full Article

Shikhar
apunkachoice.com2005-12-30
How far can greed take a man? Can the 'greens' ever fight the money and might of the builders lobby? Can nature ever win over the bulldozer? ... Full Article

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