Faraaz
Faraaz

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Faraaz

2023
Movie
112 min
Hindi

A terrifying hostage crisis unfolds over one fateful night in 2016 when heavily armed militants attack a popular cafe in Dhaka.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Hansal MehtaGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Faraaz is a gripping thriller that plunges viewers into the horrifying events of a night when terrorists attacked a Dhaka café. The film focuses on a young man caught in the midst of the siege, highlighting his struggle for survival amidst chaos and violence. It is a harrowing depiction of a real-life tragedy and the human spirit's resilience in the face of extreme adversity.

Critical Reception

Faraaz received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Hansal Mehta's taut direction and Aditya Rawal's intense performance. The film was commended for its sensitive yet unflinching portrayal of the Dhaka café attack, though some noted its slow pacing in parts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and gripping narrative.

  • Aditya Rawal's performance as the protagonist was a standout.

  • Lauded for its sensitive handling of a tragic real-life event.

Google audience: Audience reception details are not widely available through Google reviews for this film.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life terrorist attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in July 2016.

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