---
title: "Shiddat"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shiddat-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 824744
imdb_id: "tt11314148"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 146
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 39
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shiddat (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shiddat-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shiddat is a 2021 Indian romantic drama film centered around the intense emotions of unrequited love and devotion. The story follows Jaggi, a young man who harbors deep feelings for Kartika, a woman he considers his dream girl. When Kartika becomes engaged to another man, Jaggi finds himself facing the painful reality of being relegated to the friend zone. Rather than accepting this outcome, Jaggi becomes determined to prevent her wedding, believing that his love for her is worth fighting for regardless of the obstacles in his path. The film explores themes of obsessive love, the lengths one might go to for romance, and the consequences of refusing to accept rejection. Jaggi's character demonstrates how the intensity of his feelings drives him to consider extreme measures to win Kartika's heart, even as she prepares to marry someone else. The narrative examines the conflict between personal desire and social expectations in matters of the heart.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined man travels across oceans to prevent the woman he loves from marrying someone else."

### Why Watch
- emotional stakes
- determined protagonist

### Caveats & Content Note
- unconventional pursuit
- Tone & Suitability: The film explores themes of obsessive love and relationship boundaries.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, dramatic, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kunal Deshmukh
- **Networks / Studios**: Maddock Films, T-Series

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mohit Raina** as *Gautam*
- **Radhikka Madan** as *Kartika*
- **Sunny Kaushal** as *Joginder "Jaggi" Dhillon*
- **Diana Penty** as *Ira*
- **Vidhatri Bandi** as *Sheena*
- **Gandharv Dewan** as *Rane*
- **Gaurav Amlani** as *Pinki*
- **Atul Kumar** as *Rajesh (Kartika's Father)*
- **Nazneen Madan** as *Kartika's Mother*
- **Diljohn Singh** as *Kersie Marfatia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main plot?
Jaggi attempts to stop Kartika's wedding to pursue his romantic feelings for her.

### Q: Who are the primary characters?
The story focuses on Jaggi and Kartika.

### Q: What is the motivation for the protagonist?
Jaggi is determined to avoid being friend-zoned and hopes to win Kartika over.

### Q: What is the scale of the journey?
Jaggi is willing to cross the seven seas to reach his goal.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The conflict arises from Jaggi trying to intervene in Kartika's upcoming marriage.

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