Saed Mirza Retrospective
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro / सलिम लंगड़े पे मत रो
Director's bio
Saeed Akhtar Mirza
Saeed Akhtar Mirza (b. 1943) is an Indian director and screenwriter known for socially conscious films. His filmography includes Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (1978), Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1980), Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984), Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989), and Naseem (1995). He also directed TV series like Nukkad and Intezaar.
Synopsis
Salim Pasha, a lame young man in 1980s Bombay, drifts into petty crime and communal violence with friends Peera and Abdul. He lives with his parents and sister, but his attempt at reform collides with systemic injustice. The film portrays the lure of crime, the impact of communalism, and the impossibility of redemption.
Details of Cast
Pavan Malhotra (Salim), Makrand Deshpande (Peera), Ashutosh Gowariker (Abdul), Rajendra Gupta, Neelima Azim, Vikram Gokhale, Surekha Sikri
Details of Crew
Virendra Saini (Cinematography), Javed Sayyed (Editing), Sharang Dev (Music), Gautam Sen (Art Direction), Ravi Rajput (Makeup)
Producer Details
NFDC (National Film Development Corporation of India)
Writer Details
Saeed Akhtar Mirza (story), Hriday Lani (dialogue), Manoj Lalwani (co‑writer)
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