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Anwar(2007)

6.7/10
Hindi144 mins

Anwar (2007) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Manish Jha. Starring Sanjay Mishra, Pankaj Jha and Siddharth Koirala. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Anwar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2007.

Director:Manish Jha
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2007
Director
Manish Jha
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A young artist leaves home hoping for love, but his mentor, best friend, and lover all betray him. Heartbroken, he hides in an old building and wakes up wrongly accused of being a terrorist. This mistake traps him in a situation that reflects modern life in India and the world.

A man's search for love leads to being hunted.

Film Details

6.7Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 2007
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identitycorruptionlovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film's director, Manish Jha, was previously known for his award-winning short film 'A Very Very Silent Film'.
  • The movie was shot in just 28 days, mostly on location in Bhopal, India.
  • The soundtrack features a song, 'Maula', sung by Kailash Kher, which became popular despite the film's limited release.
  • It was one of the early films for actor Nauheed Cyrusi, who played the female lead opposite Siddharth Koirala.
  • The story was noted for its political themes, drawing parallels to real-life controversies about religious profiling.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical run and is considered a niche, lesser-known work in Hindi cinema.
  • Some scenes were inspired by the director's observations of societal changes post-9/11.

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