Shahid

"Based On The Life Of One Of The Most Controversial Figures Of Our Time."

Oct 18 2013 Not Rated 2h 9m
Biography, Drama

A story based on real-life human-rights and criminal lawyer, Shahid Azmi, who was slain while defending the wrongly accused by the law in terrorist activities.

Plot

Shahid traces the true story of slain human rights activist and lawyer Shahid Azmi. From attempting to become a terrorist to being wrongly imprisoned under a draconian anti-terrorism law to becoming a criminal lawyer Shahid traces the inspiring personal journey of a boy who became an unlikely messiah for human rights while following the rise of communal violence in India. This story of an impoverished Muslim struggling to come to terms with injustice, inequality and rising above his circumstances is an inspiring testament to the human spirit.

Written by

Sameer Gautam Singh, Apurva Asrani, Hansal Mehta

Directed by

Hansal Mehta

Production Countries

India

Production Companies

Paramhans Creations, Bohra Bros Productions, Anurag Kashyap Films

Languages

Awards

12 wins & 11 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
18,101
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA