Anwar

Hindi · 2007 · 144 min · musical

Directed by Manish Jha — Manisha Koirala · Vijay Raaz · Nauheed Cyrusi · Siddharth Koirala

This 2007 Hindi-language drama follows Anwar, a young Muslim man from Lucknow studying old Hindu temples, who falls for Mehru, a tenant's daughter who dreams of moving to America. When Mehru chooses a future with another suitor over him, jealousy and heartbreak set off a chain of tragic events that eventually leave Anwar isolated inside an ancient temple, where his presence is misread with dangerous consequences. Based on a short story by Priyamvad, the film blends romance and social tension against the backdrop of religious and class divides in India.

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IMDb 6.5 · 1,124 votes

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