Watch Ek Aur Sikandar
- NR
- 1986
- 2 hr 19 min
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7.2 (26)
Ek Aur Sikandar is a 1986 Indian action-drama film which was directed by Ashok Gaekwad and produced by Suresh Bokadia. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anita Raj, and Rakesh Roshan in the lead roles. The film revolves around a small town boy played by Mithun Chakraborty who aspires to become a successful film actor. The movie tells the story of Sikandar (Mithun Chakraborty), a simple and innocent young man living with his uncle and aunt in a small town. Sikandar is very passionate about acting and dreams of making it big in Bollywood. He spends most of his time watching movies and imitating film stars. One day, he decides to leave his hometown to pursue his dream of becoming an actor in Mumbai.
In Mumbai, Sikandar struggles to find work and is reduced to being a junior artist. One day, he saves the life of a film producer who is impressed by Sikandar's bravery and offers him a role in his upcoming film. Sikandar's career begins to take off and he becomes a successful film star. He meets and falls in love with a journalist, Sona (Anita Raj) who is investigating a sinister plot that involves Sikander's producer, Rana (Rakesh Roshan).
As the film progresses, it becomes apparent that Rana is involved in illegal activities and is using Sikandar to further his own agenda. Sona tries to warn Sikandar about Rana's true motives but he doesn't believe her. It's only after some serious dramatic events shake Sikandar's life to the core that he realizes the truth about Rana's intentions. Sikandar decides to take matters into his own hands and bring Rana to justice.
The film's soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, was a major commercial success and features popular songs like "Pyar Ho Gaya" and "Koyal Si Teri Boli".
Ek Aur Sikandar received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, others criticized the formulaic plot and predictable ending. However, the film was a commercial success and proved to be a major milestone in Mithun Chakraborty's career, establishing him as a leading hero in Bollywood.
Overall, Ek Aur Sikandar is an entertaining film with all the elements of a classic 80s Bollywood movie - action, drama, romance, and music. The film's portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of an aspiring actor will resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of making it big in showbiz.
Ek Aur Sikandar is a 1986 action movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.