Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- melodramatic
- romantic
- tragic
- classic bollywood night
- romantic drama marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sikandar begins as an abandoned child and becomes a wealthy, respected man through relentless work.
Sikandar continues loving Kamna and quietly pays for her handicapped father's medical care despite her rejection.
Dilawar's love for Zohrabai turns into declared hostility toward Sikandar after she falls for him.
Sikandar's success earns public respect but cannot repair the abandonment and betrayal he experiences.
Films like Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, and why
Kabhi Kabhie
shared hindi romantic melodrama, tragic longing, class tension, and heightened emotional performance
Deewaar
shared 1970s bollywood drama, morally complex relationships, sacrifice, and star-driven melodrama
Amar Akbar Anthony
shared romantic melodrama, unrequited love, social obstacles, and emotionally intense musical storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Prakash Mehra
- Release Date
- 1978-10-27
- Runtime
- 189 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (31)
Cast
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Vinod Khanna
- Rakhee Gulzar
- Rekha
- Goga Kapoor
- Shreeram Lagoo
- Ranjeet Bedi
- Nirupa Roy
- Kader Khan
- Ram Sethi
Common questions
- What is Muqaddar Ka Sikandar about?
- An abandoned Shimla orphan rises to wealth in Bombay, only to find that devotion, loyalty, and unrequited love cannot protect him from betrayal.
- What is Muqaddar Ka Sikandar like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Muqaddar Ka Sikandar as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Muqaddar Ka Sikandar violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar as moderate.
- Which films are like Muqaddar Ka Sikandar?
- Films with a similar feel include Kabhi Kabhie, Deewaar, and Amar Akbar Anthony.
- How long is Muqaddar Ka Sikandar?
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar runs 189 minutes.
