Maazii(2013)
Maazii (2013) is a Hindi-language crime drama thriller directed by Jaideep Chopra. The film stars Sumit Nijhawan as Tarun Singh, Mona Wasu as Shrishti, and Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub as Ashfaq. The story follows a reformed criminal whose peaceful family life unravels after he kills two gangsters while defending a woman. His violent past resurfaces, forcing him to confront old enemies and protect his wife and daughter. The film was shot in Mussoorie, India, and released theatrically on September 27, 2013. It received mixed reviews, with praise for its performances and criticism for its predictable plot. The estimated production budget was ₹7 crore.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 27 September 2013
- Director
- Jaideep Chopra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Tarun Singh lives a quiet life with his wife and daughter. One night, he accidentally kills two gangsters while saving a woman. The murders awaken his buried criminal past. A vengeful crime boss named Malhaan Singh hunts him down. Tarun must fight to protect his family from the violence he thought he left behind.
“The past never stays buried.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Maazii' means 'past' in Hindi, reflecting the story's theme of confronting history.
- Director Jaideep Chopra also wrote the screenplay, which was inspired by real-life stories of people hiding their pasts.
- The movie was shot extensively in Delhi and Punjab to capture the authentic settings of the protagonist's roots.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Raza Murad, known for his villainous roles in 80s and 90s Bollywood.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts.
- Actress Sasha Goradia, who plays Shrishti, was primarily a television actress before this film.
- The soundtrack includes a song composed by Shamir Tandon, who is known for his work in independent music projects.