Irada(2017)
Irada is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by Aparnaa Singh. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, Divya Dutta, Sharad Kelkar, and Sagarika Ghatge. The story is set in Bathinda, Punjab, where industrial pollution has poisoned the groundwater. An NIA officer investigates a bomb blast at a factory owned by a powerful businessman. He uncovers a conspiracy to hide the pollution and its deadly effects on the local population. The film is inspired by the real-life cancer crisis in the Malwa region. It won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation at the 65th National Film Awards. The film was released in theaters on 17 February 2017.
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- Theatrical Release
- 17 February 2017
- Director
- Aparnaa Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
An NIA officer is called to investigate a factory explosion in Punjab. He meets a retired army officer whose daughter is dying from cancer caused by polluted water. Together, they uncover a conspiracy involving a powerful businessman who is poisoning the land for profit. The officer must choose between his career and doing the right thing.
“The poison is in the water.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Irada
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Divya Dutta (4 films together), and Arshad Warsi & Naseeruddin Shah (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Irada' means 'intention' in Hindi, reflecting the characters' hidden motives.
- It was shot in Punjab, capturing real industrial locations to highlight environmental pollution.
- Director Aparna Singh made her debut with this film after working as an assistant director on other projects.
- Actor Naseeruddin Shah and actor Divya Dutta played key roles, bringing attention to the film's serious theme.
- The story was inspired by real-life incidents of industrial negligence and water contamination in India.
- It had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on raising awareness than commercial success.
- The film uses thriller elements to discuss the Bhopal gas tragedy and similar environmental disasters.
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Watch Mahi Video Song From Irada Ft. Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi directed by Aparnaa Singh.
