Character Relationship Map: Shikari

Characters

• Sultan / Raghob / Hridoy Horon (played by Shakib Khan) — protagonist

  A professional assassin with a troubled past who attempts to assassinate Judge Rudro Chowdhury. After failing a sniper attempt, he is insulted by his employer and vows to complete the mission within t...

• Dev (played by Rahul Dev) — supporting

  An influential child trafficker who hires Sultan to eliminate Judge Rudro Chowdhury. He expresses frustration and insults Sultan after the initial assassination attempt fails, prompting the assassin's...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Dev → Sultan / Raghob / Hridoy Horon (Professional Employer) — Dev commissions Sultan to carry out the assassination.

  Dev hires Sultan to assassinate Judge Rudro Chowdhury in connection with Dev's child trafficking case.

Story Analysis

A professional assassin turns from a failed public attack to a concealed infiltration of his target's household.

Plot Progression

1. A Troubled Beginning — Sultan is convicted of attempting to murder his father and runs away from home. He later becomes a professional assassin.
2. The Dangerous Contract — Dev hires Sultan to eliminate the judge handling Dev's child trafficking case. Sultan travels to Kolkata to perform the assignment.
3. The Failed Shot — Sultan attempts the assassination, but a large crowd and media presence cause him to misfire. The West Bengal Police pursue him but fail to capture him.
4. A Vow Under Pressure — Dev insults Sultan after the failed attempt. Angry with himself, Sultan vows to kill the judge within ten days.
5. Inside The Household — Sultan enters the judge's household disguised as a servant. He gradually wins over members of the family while pursuing his mission.