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Alif(2017)

6.5/10
Hindi120 mins

Alif (2017) is a 120-minute Hindi film directed by Zaigham Imam. Starring Neelima Azeem, Saud Mansuri and Neelima Azim. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Alif stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.

Director:Zaigham Imam
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 February 2017
Director
Zaigham Imam
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young Muslim boy who studies at a religious school must adjust to life in a Christian convent school. He faces challenges and prejudice as he navigates this new and different environment.

A new school. A different world. Can he fit in?

Film Details

6.5Rating
120Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date3 February 2017
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshipsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in real locations in Delhi, including a functioning madrasa and a convent school.
  • Director Zaigham Imam also wrote the screenplay, drawing from his own observations of educational divides.
  • It was produced independently on a small budget and premiered at the International Film Festival of India.
  • The child actor playing the lead, Mohammad Samad, was praised for his natural performance as a first-timer.
  • The title 'Alif' refers to the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, symbolizing a new beginning.
  • Unlike many Bollywood films, it avoids musical song sequences to maintain a realistic tone.
  • The film highlights the contrast between Urdu and English education systems in India.

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