Update On aug 7, 03:45 pm ist
The story of Faraz is inspired by the true incident of the terrorist attack on a cafe in Dhaka on July 1, 2016. Five young terrorists ransacked the cafe and held over 50 people hostage for nearly 12 hours.
The name and first look of Kareena Kapoor Khan's debut film of Zahaan Kapoor, cousin and grandson of veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, has been revealed. The film is titled Faraz and will feature Paresh Rawal's son Aditya Rawal in an important role along with Zahaan.
The story of Faraz is inspired by the true incident of the terrorist attack on a cafe in Dhaka on July 1, 2016. Five young terrorists ransacked the cafe and held over 50 people hostage for nearly 12 hours.
The motion poster of Faraz captures glimpses of the same event, showing a cafe engulfed in flames and some figures. The voice comes - when a person will kill in the name of religion, he will kill religion, he will kill humanity.
Sharing the motion poster of the film, Kareena wished her brother for his debut. Kareena wrote – When the night is dark and faith is the brightest. Here is the first look of Faraz. Based on the July 16 attack in Bangladesh. An amazing story of a hero by the finest filmmakers Anubhav Sinha, Hansal Mehta and Bhushan Kumar. Your faith in humanity will be strengthened. Jahan, best wishes. Proud of you and looking forward to seeing you on the big screen.
Director Hansal Mehta said about the film, "Faraaz is a story about humanity and facing violent contradiction. While it is based on true events, it is also a deeply personal story, which I have held close to my heart for almost 3 years. kept."
The film is produced by Anubhav Sinha and Bhushan Kumar. Anubhav Sinha said, “Faraaz is a human story based on one of the darkest days in modern history. This is a film which is close to our hearts. From launching new actors to getting the right look for the film, we have kept the story suspenseful and thrilling.I have tried my best to fill it easily. It is a film that will give the audience a deeply thrilling look at what happened that night. As much as it is a story of hope and faith, it is also a story of terror and loss."
Bhushan Kumar said about the film, "While we are making a film like Faraz, which is the first mainstream film on this horrific attack, it is our responsibility to present this incident responsibly. Our endeavor is to make it happen. Let the film justify the pain of that painful day and make this film an exciting experience for the audience."