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Action drama

Sherni (1988): Cast

Sherni (1988) movie poster

Sherni is a 1988 action drama directed by Harmesh Malhotra, starring Sridevi as Durga, Kader Khan and Pran Sikand. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.

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Sherni (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 26m (146 min)
Director
Harmesh Malhotra
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sherni About?

The premise of Sherni without spoilers.

Durga, a courageous villager, takes up arms to protect her fellow villagers from a vicious thug who’s been terrorizing them. As one of India’s most wanted outlaws, she finds herself on the opposite side of the law from the man she loves, forcing her to balance duty and heart, and testing her resolve.

Sherni Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • revenge
  • police detective
  • shot to death
  • female bandit
  • evil man
  • evil landowner
  • tyranny
  • murder
  • murder of a family
  • tough girl
  • female protagonist
  • heroine
+2 more
  • action heroine
  • bandit
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Cast & crew

Sherni Cast & Characters

Sridevi leads the cast as Durga, with Kader Khan as Thakur Dharampal Singh and Pran Sikand as Durga's dad. Directed by Harmesh Malhotra; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Sherni

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From the director

More from Harmesh Malhotra

More films directed by Harmesh Malhotra: Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen, Akhiyon Se Goli Maare, Dulhe Raja and Kismat.

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Sherni Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Львица” and “Kaplan / Kaplan Yürekli Kadın”.

Also known as
  • Львица
  • Kaplan / Kaplan Yürekli Kadın

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FAQ

Sherni FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sherni, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sherni?

Sherni runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

When was Sherni released?

Sherni was released on May 13, 1988.

Who directed Sherni?

Sherni was directed by Harmesh Malhotra.

More films by Harmesh Malhotra

Who is in the cast of Sherni?

Sherni stars Sridevi as Durga, Kader Khan as Thakur Dharampal Singh and Pran Sikand as Durga's dad, among 12 credited actors.

Does Sherni have a post-credit scene?

No. Sherni has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sherni in?

The original language of Sherni is Hindi.

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