Honour Killing(2014)
'Honour Killing' is a 2014 Hindi social drama film written and directed by Avtar Bhogal. The lead cast includes Zara Sheikh, Sandeep Singh, Jawed Sheikh, and Tom Alter. The story follows Badshah Khan, a Punjabi father in the UK who murders his daughter and son-in-law for marrying into a lower caste. While imprisoned, he undergoes a spiritual transformation and learns to regret his actions. The film addresses the real-world issue of honour killings prevalent in some communities. It was produced by Ek Onkar Films Ltd and released in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2015. The movie received mixed reviews and had a limited theatrical run.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 April 2014
- Director
- Avtar Bhogal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m 0
Storyline
A strict father named Badshah Khan kills his own daughter and her husband because they married outside their caste. He is sent to prison for the crime. Inside the prison walls, he begins a journey of self-discovery. He questions his beliefs, finds spiritual enlightenment, and learns the true meaning of love and forgiveness.
“A father's love turned to hate.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Honour Killing
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Prem Chopra (20 films together), Tom Alter & Prem Chopra (7 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Tom Alter (2 films together).