Movie Description
Sikandar
(1941)Overview
The film begins after Alexander the Great (Sikander in Hindi/Urdu) conquers Persia and the Kabul valley and approaches the Indian border at Jhelum. Sohrab Modi plays the Indian king Puru (Porus to the Greeks). The story goes that when Sikander defeated Porus and imprisoned him, he asked Porus how would he like to be treated. Porus replied the same way a defeated king is treated by the winner (meaning killed).
Featured Crew
- Director : Sohrab Modi
- Producer : Sohrab Modi
- Writer : Sudarshan
- Cast : Prithviraj Kapoor,Sohrab Modi,Shakir,Vanamala,Meena Shorey,Sheela,Sadiq Ali,Zahur Raja,K.N. Singh,Jillo,Lala Yaqoob,Gajendra Singh
Cast
Alexander the Great
King Porus
Aristotle
Rukhsana
Sukhmani
Samar
Amar
Raja Ambhi
Sarita Rani
Salencons
Enmanese
Facts
Original TitleSikandar
Status Released
Release Information
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1941-02-19
Original LanguageHindi
Runtime 02h 26m
Production CompaniesMinerva Movietone
Genres
- War
- Drama
- History