Ramesh Sippy is undoubtedly regarded as one of the most iconic filmmakers in India. Sippy's movies are not only known for their intriguing storylines and edge of the seat action but have also won accolades for their characterisations. One such character is Shaakal, portrayed by the legendary Kulbhushan Kharbanda in the 1980 movie 'Shaan'.

Shaan's plot revolves around DCP Shiv Kumar, an honest police officer who lives with his family and two brothers. During a case's investigation, Shiv Kumar gets killed by Shakaal, leading to the two brothers avenge his death. The iconic action thriller starred Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Shashi Kapoor.