Shalimar
Originally released in 1978. Shalimar is a crime/action film. directed by Krishna Shah. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, and Rex Harrison
Synopsis
Kumar, a thief by profession poses as the son of Raja Bahadur Singh to accept an invitation to the island of Sir John Locksley. The guests include K.P.W. Iyengar aka Romeo, Dr. Dubari, Colonel Columbus, and Countess Sylvia Rasmussen. A stunned Kumar finds out that all of these invitees are master criminals. Kumar's guise does not fool anyone, nevertheless Sir John permits him to stay on. The reason why John has invited them is to find a successor to take his place as he is dying of cancer. He feels that one of his invitees can be trusted to take his place and for this he has arranged for them to steal a ruby (Shalimar) worth 135 crores of rupees. This gem is placed in a secure room within his palace, which is alarmed, and guarded. He challenges one of them to steal the Shalimar - but if anyone fails then they are killed by the security system. Pitted against such veterans, it looks like Kumar has got himself into a bind that he may not come out of alive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dharmendra
as S.S. Kumar
Zeenat Aman
as Sheila Enders
Rex Harrison
as Sir John Locksley
Sylvia Miles
as Countess Rasmussen
John Saxon
as Colonel Columbus
O.P. Ralhan
as K.P.W. Iyengar (Romeo)
Shammi Kapoor
as Dr. Bukhari
Premnath Malhotra
as Raja Bahadur Singh
Shreeram Lagoo
as Tolaram (as Dr. Shriram Lagoo)
Aruna Irani
as Dance Teacher
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Judson Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shalimar about?
Kumar, a thief by profession poses as the son of Raja Bahadur Singh to accept an invitation to the island of Sir John Locksley. The guests include K.P.W. Iyengar aka Romeo, Dr. Dubari, Colonel Colu...
Who directed Shalimar?
Shalimar was directed by Krishna Shah.
How long is Shalimar?
Shalimar has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Shalimar released?
Shalimar was released on December 8, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shalimar?
The main cast of Shalimar includes Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Rex Harrison, Sylvia Miles, John Saxon.