Review of the film Faraaz: a heartbreaking story of love and loss

• Hansal Mehta’s Faraaz is based on the 2016 Dhaka terror attack.
• A gut-wrenching tale coupled with some stellar performances, this film hits hard.
• The film depicts the bigotry the Bangladeshi system has been fighting with.

Faraaz is not an easy movie to see, and making it couldn’t have been simple either. The 2016 Dhaka terror assault, in which five armed young men invaded the Holey Artisan Bakery and killed up to 20 people, the majority of whom were foreigners, and held a number of others hostage, predominantly Bangladeshi Muslims, is the inspiration for this Hansal Mehta film. The racism that the system has been battling for a long time is shown in the movie. Faraaz is a heartbreaking story with some outstanding performances. It contains some graphic scenes and touches on serious issues.

Faraaz tells the tale of Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain (Zahan Kapoor, making his acting debut), who put on a brave face and opposed hatred without caving in to terrorist demands. He was shot dead with his two female pals because he wouldn’t leave them during the attack. You feel a knot in your throat as you recall the anguish and fear from the sights that have been replicated inside the cafe. We learn that Faraaz and Nibris (debutant Aditya Rawal) went to college together and even participated in a friendly football game through a series of dialogues. That’s when you realize how much brainwashing is going on and how these men are coerced into engaging in bloodshed and religious wars without feeling guilty about it.

The character Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain is portrayed by Zahan Kapoor in the film Faraaz. He put up a bold front and resisted hatred without giving in to terrorist demands. He refused to leave them during the attack, therefore he and his two female friends were both shot to death. You recollect the agony and terror from the replicas of the sights inside the cafe, and a knot forms in your throat. Through a series of discussions, we find out that Faraaz and Nibris (debutant Aditya Rawal) attended college together and even took part in a friendly football game. When you realize how much indoctrination is taking place and how these men are being forced to participate in violence and religious battles without feeling bad about it, it becomes clear how widespread it is.

The excellent performances make Faraaz worth seeing in addition to other factors. Juhi Babbar Soni, who plays Faraaz’s mother, does a great job portraying a powerless mom who will do anything to protect her kid. She pulls all the strings because she comes from a powerful and influential family, but when terror strikes, it’s all for nothing. Herself imparts a sense of peace to all the craziness surrounding her, even in instances where she becomes anxious. Zahan Kapoor, the late legendary actor Shashi Kapoor’s grandson, makes his acting debut as Faraaz. He gives a restrained performance and emotes effectively, whether it is through violence, terror, or a serene posture. the opening moment where Faraaz discusses going overseas for higher education with his mother and sibling Basically, he analyzes and develops his character. I really wanted to know more about Faraaz and the ideals he adhered to in the movie.

While Zahan has a respectable start, Aditya Rawal’s harsh portrayal of the youth who has been brainwashed as the adversary will leave you in amazement. He does a powerful act. His role is much more complex than anyone else’s in the movie, whether it be in the way he delivers words, the assurance he projects while portraying a terrorist, or his moments of compassion and inner pain. All the other youngsters who portray terrorists are rookie actors who have nailed the subtleties of their performances.

Despite everything, Musafir Ko Ghar Hi Jaana Hai’s touching, soulful songs continue to be the film Faraaz’s standout feature. It was written and composed by Sameer Rahat, and it instills hope while also making you understand the anguish of the families who lost their loved ones.

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