The trailer of Anubhav Sinha and Hansal Mehta’s movie, Faraaz, based on the real-life terrorist attack in Dhaka, has been released. It illustrates the assault on Holy Artisan Cafe in Dhaka and the efforts made to rescue the victims.
View this post on Instagram
In the trailer, Zahan Kapoor is seen standing up to the terrorists, saying, “I want my Islam back from people like you”. Aditya Rawal will play the villain in the movie.
Also Read: Vineeta Singh on how Shark Tank India changed her life
Zahan is the grandson of the famous late actor Shashi Kapoor and the cousin of Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.
Other cast members in Faraaz includes Juhi Babbar, Aamir Ali, Sachin Lalwani, Palak Lalwani, and Reshham Sahaani. The movie is scheduled to be released in theatres on February 3, 2023.
Source: Google
In his statement about Faraaz, Hansal highlighted how the movie represents our current polarized climate, and how the 2016 attack on the Holey Artisan cafe serves as the backdrop for the exploration of violence and its motivation of young, vulnerable minds.
Also Read: आलिया भट्ट से श्रीदेवी तक: Bollywood Actress शादी से पहले हुईं प्रेग्नेंट
He also mentioned that Faraaz is designed as a suspenseful thriller that spans across one night, but also sheds light on the bravery and kindness required to confront violence.
Ultimately, Hansal suggested that the only way to overcome bigotry and its consequences is to stand up to it.
Anubhav declared that Faraaz is not an ordinary movie based on genuine occurrences.
Source: Google
He pointed out that the film includes several elements with a powerful communication to convey.
As filmmakers, they have the chance to provide stories that are captivating and thought-provoking to the audience, and Faraaz is a great illustration of it.