Where to watch Sikandar (2009)

Story

In Kashmir, a teenage boy named Sikandar Raza lives with relatives after losing his parents to militant violence a decade earlier. He channels his hopes into football, dreaming of a better future for his family. Struggling with isolation and bullying at school, Sikandar's life takes a dangerous turn when he discovers a weapon on his way home. Despite warnings from a supportive classmate, he becomes drawn to it as a potential solution to his troubles.

Why watch

• Hindi drama-thriller exploring a young protagonist's difficult circumstances in Kashmir
• Features R. Madhavan alongside emerging talent Parzaan Dastur in leading roles
• Director Piyush Jha's examination of how trauma shapes a teenager's choices

Good for: Viewers interested in serious dramas about adolescent struggles; not necessarily suitable for young children given the thriller elements.