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Saeed Mirza: The Leftist Sufi (2016)

Documentary | 24 June 2016 (India)
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A lyrical documentary on India's most celebrated auteur of the 70s through the mid 90s. Saeed Mirza is the creator of cult films that delve into the socio-economic realities of Mumbai and the angst of the marginalized and disenfranchised.

Directors:

Kireet Khurana, Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy (co-director)

Writer:

Kireet Khurana (concept)

Stars:

Mahesh Bhatt, Pavan Malhotra, Jeethu Mandal | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Mahesh Bhatt ... Himself
Pavan Malhotra ... Himself
Jeethu Mandal Jeethu Mandal ... Himself
Aziz Mirza Aziz Mirza ... Himself
Jennifer Mirza Jennifer Mirza ... Herself
Saeed Akhtar Mirza Saeed Akhtar Mirza ... Himself
Sudhir Mishra ... Himself
Nachiket Patwardhan Nachiket Patwardhan ... Himself
Virendra Saini Virendra Saini ... Himself
Kundan Shah ... Himself
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A lyrical documentary on India's most celebrated auteur of the 70s through the mid 90s. Saeed Mirza is the creator of cult films that delve into the socio-economic realities of Mumbai and the angst of the marginalized and disenfranchised.

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Official Sites:

Climb Media [India]

Country:

India

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 June 2016 (India) See more »
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Budget:

INR 500,000 (estimated)
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