Superman (2003)

  • NR
  • 12/06/2003 (ES)
  • Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
  • 2h 4m

The Indian Superman

Overview

In this Indian take on the classic superhero story, a young baby from the doomed planet Krypton is sent to Earth, where he is adopted by an elderly couple in India who name him Shekhar. After growing to an adult and learning about his origins and powers, he goes to the city in search of his school sweetheart, Gita, who has become a newpaper reporter. At the same time, Verma, Shekhar's rival for Gita's affection in their school days, has gone on to become a crime lord and general super-villain. Verma has hatched at plan to become rich by devastating part of India with natural disasters, then buying up all of the abandoned land. Will Superman/Shekhar be able to put a stop to Verma's evil plan? Will he win Gita's heart? Will he keep his double identity a secret?

B. Gupta

Director

Sunil Priyadarshi

Screenplay, Story

Cast

Puneet Issar's headshot

Puneet Issar

Superman / Shekhar
Shakti Kapoor's headshot

Shakti Kapoor

Verma
Dharmendra's headshot

Dharmendra

Ashok Kumar's headshot

Ashok Kumar

Bob Christo's headshot

Bob Christo

Ranjeeta Kaur's headshot

Ranjeeta Kaur

Lara-El
Murad's headshot

Murad

Sonia Sahni's headshot

Sonia Sahni

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