Sameer(2017)
Sameer is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Dakxin Chhara in his directorial debut. The film stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as the titular character, with Anjali Patil and Subrat Dutta in supporting roles. The story follows an innocent man named Sameer who is mistakenly arrested by the police while they are trying to catch a wanted criminal named Yasin. The film explores the failure of the justice system and the personal cost of a simple error. It premiered at the New York Indian Film Festival and was noted for its hard-hitting narrative and strong performances. Made on a limited budget, the film relies on its emotional story rather than spectacle. It is available for streaming on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 2017
- Director
- Dakxin Bajrange Chhara
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Sameer is an innocent man living a quiet life. The police make a mistake and arrest him instead of a real criminal. He must fight a system that refuses to admit its error. His freedom and his sanity are at stake.
“One mistake. One innocent man.”
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Trivia
- The film's director, Dakxin Bajrange, is also a noted playwright and activist from the Chhara tribe, a denotified tribal community in Gujarat.
- The movie was shot on location in Hyderabad, capturing real streets and neighborhoods to add authenticity to the chase sequences.
- Actor Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, who plays Sameer, is known for supporting roles but this film features him as the lead protagonist.
- The story draws inspiration from real-life cases of wrongful arrests and undercover operations in Indian counter-terrorism efforts.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through digital streaming platforms after its initial run.
- Director Dakxin Bajrange often focuses on social issues in his work, and this film touches on themes of identity and state surveillance.
- The screenplay incorporates elements of Gujarati language and settings, reflecting the director's background and the character origins.