Anwar(2007)
Anwar is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film written and directed by Manish Jha. The film stars Siddharth Koirala, Nauheed Cyrusi, Manisha Koirala, and Rajpal Naurang Yadav. Set in a small town, the story follows a middle-class Muslim boy who falls in love with a Hindu girl, only to be betrayed and later accused of a crime he did not commit. The film is notable for its raw depiction of religious prejudice and mob mentality. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its honest storytelling and strong performances. Anwar was released in theatres on 12 January 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, MX Player, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Manish Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A gentle Muslim boy named Anwar falls in love with a Hindu girl named Mehru. But Mehru runs away with his best friend. After a tragedy, Anwar is blamed for the crime and hunted by the police. He must fight to prove his innocence in a world that has already judged him.
“Love can destroy you”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anwar
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Raaz & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Vijay Raaz & Sanjay Mishra (11 films together), Sanjay Mishra & Rajpal Yadav (7 films together), Yashpal Sharma & Rajpal Yadav (7 films together), Vijay Raaz & Yashpal Sharma (3 films together), and Vijay Raaz & Pankaj Jha (3 films together).
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.