Sikandar (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, Sikandar is a drama, war and history film directed by Sohrab Modi, running about 146 minutes.
What it’s about. The film begins after Alexander the Great (Sikander in Hindi/Urdu) conquers Persia and the Kabul valley and approaches the Indian border at Jhelum. Sohrab Modi plays the Indian king Puru (Porus to the Greeks). The story goes that when Sikander defeated Porus and imprisoned him, he asked Porus how would he like to be treated. Porus replied the same way a defeated king is treated by the winner (meaning killed).
Who’s in it. Sikandar stars Prithviraj Kapoor as Alexander the Great, Sohrab Modi as King Porus, Shakir as Aristotle and Vanamala as Rukhsana, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sikandar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sikandar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sikandar (1941)?
- In US, Sikandar is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Sikandar?
- Sikandar stars Prithviraj Kapoor, Sohrab Modi, Shakir, Vanamala and Meena Shorey.
- When was Sikandar released?
- Sikandar was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.