Shalimar (1978) brings Hindi cinema stars Dharmendra and Zeenat Aman together with Rex Harrison in a heist story built around an invitation, a criminal gathering and a prized ruby. The film’s hook is Sir John Locksley’s island: thief S.S. Kumar arrives disguised as a Raja’s son, only to discover that the other guests are criminals—and that Locksley has set rival jewel thieves against one another for the Shalimar Ruby.
What is Shalimar about?
Kumar, played by Dharmendra, is a thief who comes across an invitation to Sir John Locksley’s island. He poses as the Raja’s son to get there, then learns that the invitees are criminals. Amazon Prime Video’s synopsis adds the ruby contest: Locksley invites rival jewel thieves to his island estate for a deadly competition over the Shalimar Ruby.
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Apple TV’s India listing puts Kumar’s predicament this way: “Kumar, a thief, comes across an invitation to the island of Sir Locksley. Kumar poses as the Raja’s son and goes to the island. He learns that all the invitees are criminals. Will Kumar survive?” That listing and Prime Video’s synopsis establish the setup; they do not, on their own, support a fuller account of the film’s later plot turns.
Who stars in the film?
The unusual draw of Shalimar is its pairing of Hindi cinema performers with British and American actors. Apple TV lists the principal roles as follows:
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| Performer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dharmendra | S.S. Kumar |
| Zeenat Aman | Sheila Enders |
| Rex Harrison | Sir John Locksley |
| Shammi Kapur | Dr. Bukhari |
| John Saxon | Colonel Columbus |
| Sylvia Miles | Countess Rasmussen |
| O.P. Ralhan | K.P.W. Iyengar (Romeo) |
These character names and spellings follow Apple TV’s cast listing; spellings can differ between catalog records.
Who made Shalimar?
The Tuli Research Centre for India Studies credits Krishna Shah as director and screenplay writer, with Stanford Sherman and Shah as story writers. Its catalog also names Rahul Dev Burman as music director, Anand Bakshi as lyricist, Harvey Genkins as cinematographer, and Amit Bose and Teddy Darvas as editors.
Which language version and runtime are listed?
Apple TV’s India entry identifies India as the film’s region of origin, lists Hindi and English as original audio, and displays Hindi audio with English and Arabic subtitles. The Tuli Research Centre categorizes its record as Hindi. These are catalog descriptions, not a guarantee that every release or storefront offers both audio tracks or the same subtitles.
Rank #2
- Polish Release, cover may contain Polish text/markings. The disk has English audio.
The platform records also disagree on length. Apple TV lists 2 hours 17 minutes, while Amazon Prime Video displays 1 hour 29 minutes. Neither listing explains whether the gap reflects a different edit, a catalog error or another version distinction, so there is no single runtime established here for every release. Check the specific edition if its length matters.
Where can you watch or find Shalimar on DVD?
At the time of the cited Amazon Prime Video listing, the page offered rental and purchase options and showed DVD among other formats. These are storefront-specific options, not confirmation of current availability everywhere. Apple TV’s India page provides catalog details, but a catalog entry alone does not establish that the film can be played in every territory.
Quick Recap
- For digital viewing: Check the Prime Video listing in your country for current rental or purchase availability.
- For a DVD: Confirm the edition, seller condition and region compatibility before buying; the cited listing does not specify those details or guarantee stock.
- For language and length: Check the selected release’s audio, subtitle and runtime information rather than assuming the platform listings describe the same cut.
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