72 Hoorain(2023)

Storyline

Two men are promised a heavenly reward for carrying out a violent act. The story follows them as they face the unexpected and grim reality of their actions. It's a dark look at extremism, arguing that every life deserves respect.

“What price does paradise demand?”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film's title refers to the belief that martyrs in Islam are promised 72 companions in paradise.
• Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan previously won a National Award for his 2019 film 'Bahattar Hoorain'.
• It was reportedly shot in a single schedule across real locations in Uttar Pradesh to maintain a raw feel.
• The film faced significant delays in its theatrical release due to its sensitive subject matter.
• It uses dark comedy to critique religious extremism, a rare approach in mainstream Hindi cinema.
• The movie's poster and teaser deliberately avoided showing the actors' faces to focus on the theme.
• It was produced independently with a relatively small budget compared to typical Bollywood films.