My Father Iqbal(2016)
My Father Iqbal is a 2016 Hindi drama film directed by Suzad Iqbal Khan. It stars Narendra Jha as Iqbal Khan, an honest engineer in Jammu and Kashmir. Komal Thacker, Raj Sharma, and Amit Lekhwani appear in supporting roles. The story is based on a real-life incident. It follows Iqbal as he fights to protect his son from a terrorist group. The film explores themes of family duty, honesty, and courage in the face of violence. It received positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and strong lead performance. The film was produced by Paresh Mehta under the Yash Corporation banner. It was released in theaters on October 21, 2016.
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- Theatrical Release
- 21 October 2016
- Director
- Suzad Iqbal Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Iqbal Khan is a hardworking engineer and a loving father. His peaceful life in Kashmir is shattered when terrorists target his young son. They want to recruit the boy for their violent plans. Iqbal refuses to let them take his child. He must fight against a dangerous network to save his family. His love and courage are his only weapons.
“A father's love knows no fear.”
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- The film was shot on location in Jammu and Kashmir, capturing real settings from the engineer's life.
- Director Suzad Iqbal Khan also wrote the screenplay, drawing from local news reports and personal accounts.
- It features several first-time actors from the region to add authenticity to the middle-class family portrayal.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on film festivals and regional screenings.
- Some scenes were improvised to reflect the everyday humor in Kashmiri middle-class households.
- The soundtrack includes a rare use of traditional Kashmiri folk instruments in a patriotic drama context.
- It was produced independently with a small budget, relying on local crew and minimal special effects.