Starring Naseeruddin Shah and Danish Hussain, the film was shot entirely film in Mizwan, Uttar Pradesh, the hometown of the late poet Kaifi Azmi, the cinematographer-turned-director's father.
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Cinematographer Baba Azmi's first directorial venture Mee Raqsam (2020) will be released directly on Zee5's OTT platform on 21 August. The film, which will be presented by the filmmaker's sister, actress Shabana Azmi, features Naseeruddin Shah and Danish Hussain. Its release was delayed due to the pandemic and the ensuing lockdown.
So excited to be presenting my brother #Baba Azmi’s feature film in Hindustani pic.twitter.com/ww0Th14q6J
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) July 20, 2020
The film was launched on 14 January this year by the filmmaker to coincide with the birth centenary of his father, late poet Kaifi Azmi. The story of Mee Raqsam revolves around conversations between a father and his daughter.
While Hussain is expected to play the role of the father, the role of the daughter will be played by 14-year-old Aditi Sharma, from the late poet's hometown Mizwan, Uttar Pradesh. The film has also been entirely shot in Mizwan.
The story will follow the journey of the young girl, who is encouraged by her father to follow her dream of being a classical dancer, against the wishes of a conservative society.
The poster of the film also defines this tale clearly. The young girl's Bharatnatyam pose marks the focal point of the poster, with Hussain's father and Naseeruddin Shah's character standing on diametrically opposite sides.
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