MumbaiFilmmaker Hansal Mehta’s next film is titled Faraz and is based on the 2016 Bangladesh terrorist attack, the makers announced on Wednesday. Billed as an action thriller, the film will feature the Holy Artisan cafe attack that shook Bangladesh.
The film is backed by producer Anubhav Sinha and producer Bhushan Kumar.
Mehta, who last starred in the acclaimed web series Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story and the sports drama feature Chhalaang, said he is thrilled that Sinha and Kumar have fulfilled their three-year dream of making the film. .
‘Faraaz’ is a story of deep humanity and its ultimate victory in the face of violent adversity. While it is based on true events, it is also a deeply personal story that I have held close to my heart for almost 3 years.
I am glad that Anubhav and Bhushanji are supporting this story and enabling me to make this thrilling drama exactly the way I envisioned it. It is exciting to collaborate with such diverse young talent on this labor of love. Mehta said in a statement, “I can’t wait for the world to see this film.
The film will be the debut of late actor Shashi Kapoor’s grandson, Jahaan Kapoor and will also star Aditya Rawal, son of actors Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat, who made his acting debut last year with the ZEE5 film Bamfaad.
Sinha said the film is not only a story of terror and loss but also of hope and faith.
Faraz is a human story based on one of the darkest days in modern history. This is a film that is close to our hearts. From launching new actors to getting the right look of the film, we have tried our best to keep the story simple and suspenseful while keeping it suspenseful and thrilling. He said that it is a film that will give the audience an in-depth look at what happened that night.
According to the official synopsis, Faraz will describe the events in Dhaka on the night of July 1, 2016, where five young extremists ransacked an expensive cafe and held more than 50 people hostage for nearly 12 horrific hours.
Kumar said the intention of the film is to live up to a real-life incident.
When someone is making a film like Faraz, which is the first mainstream film on this horrific attack, our effort is really about the subject, from making sure we are authentic to the event, to getting the right mix of talent. To do justice to and uplift people. Ingredients for a satisfying and thrilling cinematic experience, he said.
Mehta started shooting for the upcoming action-thriller in June this year.
The film is produced by Sinha’s Banaras Mediaworks, T-Series in association with Mahana Films’ Sahil Sehgal, Sakshi Bhatt and Mazhir Mandsaurwala.
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