Anwar (2007 film)

Anwar (Hindi: अनवर) is a 2007 Indian romantic thriller film written and directed by Manish Jha, who is famous for his work in Matrubhoomi. The film stars Siddharth Koirala, Manisha Koirala, Rajpal Yadav and Nauheed Cyrusi.

For the 2010 film, see Anwar (2010 film)

Anwar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byManish Jha
Produced byRajesh Singh
Story byManish Jha
StarringSiddharth Koirala
Manisha Koirala
Nauheed Cyrusi
Music byMithoon
Pankaj Awasthi
CinematographyKartik Vijay
Edited byAmitabh Shukla
Distributed byDayal Creations Pvt. Ltd.
Release date
  • 12 January 2007 (2007-01-12)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Plot

Anwar, lives a middle-class lifestyle in Lucknow, India, with his mother and sister Suraiya. Anwar is researching on ancient Hindu mandirs. The family rents out a room to a poor widow and her attractive daughter, Mehru, whom Anwar falls in love with.

Anwar is certain of Mehru's love for him, but she runs away with Udit (Anwar's Friend). Anwar reacts impulsively which results in death of Udit. Following which, Mehru commits suicide. A guilt-ridden Anwar takes shelter in an ancient Hindu temple in Dholpur carrying a bag, which contains drawings of mandirs and notes on Lord Krishna, Devi Meera, and Mehru. This bag ends up with the police, who now believe that Anwar is a terrorist who is planning to detonate bombs in sacred Hindu temples.

The place is surrounded by the police, politicians who are anxious to win the Hindu vote, the media, and a huge crowd who are here to see the show. Set against post 9/11 scenario, amidst the craze for Valentine's Day, Britney Spears, Osama Bin Laden, George W. Bush, and the American way of life, Anwar must now examine his options.

In the end, Anwar gets shot by the cops and he dies immediately. While dying, he has a vision of himself as Lord Krishna and his love Mehru as Meera, re-uniting with each other.

Cast

Themes

The film set in Lucknow, is about stereotyping of Muslims in the post-9/11 era. The film was inspired by the director's experience in New York two days after the 9/11 attacks when he was detained by the police and interrogated for five hours, who presumed him to be a Muslim, since he was unshaven and had long hair.[1]

Production

The film was directed by Manish Jha with Faiza Ahmad Khan, Arghya Lahiri, Rishab Seth and Meghna Sethy as assistant directors. It was shot in Kakori, Bakshi Ka Talab and Lucknow during April 2006.[2]

Soundtrack
Anwar
Soundtrack album by
Mithoon, Pankaj Awasthi
Released1 December 2006
Recorded2006
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length60:01
LabelSaregama
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The music is composed by Mithoon and Pankaj Awasthi and released on Saregama label.[3]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Maula Mere Maula"Sayeed QuadriMithoonRoop Kumar Rathod6:04
2."Tose Naina Lage" (Javeda Zindagi)Hasan KamalMithoonKshitij Tarey, Shilpa Rao8:22
3."Bangla Khula Khula"Dharam SarthiPankaj AwasthiMegha Sriram5:18
4."Dilbar Mera"Shyam RavindranPankaj AwasthiPankaj Awasthi4:53
5."Jo Maine Aas Lagayi"Pankaj AwasthiPankaj AwasthiPankaj Awasthi2:05
6."Anwar's Dream - Symphony In Blue" Pankaj AwasthiPankaj Awasthi3:16
7."Anwar's Confession - Into The Black"Pankaj AwasthiPankaj AwasthiPankaj Awasthi3:17
8."Mela - Shadow of Sunlight"Pankaj AwasthiPankaj AwasthiPankaj Awasthi2:39
9."Bangla Khula Khula" (Remix)Dharam SarthiPankaj AwasthiMegha Sriram5:18
10."Maula Mere Maula" (Uplifting Club Mix)Sayeed QuadriMithoonRoop Kumar Rathod7:25
11."Maula Mere Maula" (Sunset Lounge Mix)Sayeed QuadriMithoonRoop Kumar Rathod6:53
12."Maula Mere Maula" (DJ San's Electronic Lab Mix)Sayeed QuadriMithoonRoop Kumar Rathod4:31
Total length:60:01

Reception

Vipin Vijayan of Rediff.com gave 2 out of 5 stars stating "Movie is strictly okay, the saving graces are the music and cinematography".[4] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave 1 out of 5 stars stating "Anwar tries to make a statement, but too many sub-plots in the screenplay spoil the show. The songs are sure to appeal to the connoisseurs of good music and called 'Maula Mere' and 'Tose Naina Lagey' standout winning tracks by composer Mithoon. Cinematography is up to the mark".[5]

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References
  1. "Indian makes film on post-9/11experience". Associated Press, CNN-IBN. 26 April 2006.
  2. "The eat is on… Kakoris entice Bollywood to Lucknow". Indian Express. 26 April 2006.
  3. "Mithoon and Pankaj Awasthi's album Anwar". India Today. 22 January 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  4. "Anwar is strictly okay". Rediff.com. 12 January 2007. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  5. "Anwar Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. 12 January 2007. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
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