Saed Mirza Retrospective
Naseem / नसीम
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
Set in Mumbai, 1992, the film follows 15‑year‑old Naseem who lives with her grandfather. Through his stories of pre‑independence harmony, she witnesses the growing communal tensions leading to the Babri Masjid demolition. The film juxtaposes innocence with political violence, showing the collapse of secular ideals.
Details of Cast
Mayuri Kango (Naseem), Kaifi Azmi (Grandfather), Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Kay Kay Menon, Surekha Sikri, Makrand Deshpande, Seema Kelkar
Details of Crew
Virendra Saini (Cinematography), Javed Sayyed (Editing), Vanraj Bhatia & Sharang Dev (Music)
Producer Details
NFDC (National Film Development Corporation of India)
Writer Details
Saeed Akhtar Mirza (screenplay), Ashok Mishra (co‑writer)
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