It was three years back when I first watched Hansal Mehta’s film Shahid and this film changed my taste in cinema. I was totally in love with this film that I wanted everyone to know about Shahid. So what was so special in that film? Let’s relive ‘Shahid’ a 2013 film which starred Rajkummar Rao and Kay Kay Menon.
Shahid is a true story based on the life of a lawyer named Shahid Azmi and the beauty of this film lies within its simplicity which also marked some of the finest performances. A film which avoids melodramas and sensationalism, but sticks to its true plot. There are two scenes that I specifically love from the film and which were meant to create magic on screen.
The first one is where Shahid reunites with his mother after spending almost five years in jail. A beautifully executed scene that required no dialogues at all, just the emotion flows and with light-hearted music of the song Beparwah, this scene is really heartwarming.
Another one is where Waar Saab (Kay Kay Menon) quotes Azmi, “Waqt Lagta Hai Par Ho Jaata Hai”. A dialogue that sums up the whole scenario of the Indian Judicial System. This film is really very well crafted.
If you haven’t watched the film yet, then it’s definitely a must-watch. Meanwhile, stay tuned to The Indian Wire for more such articles.