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Majaz: A Life in Poetry

Majaz: A Life in Poetry

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 11, 2023

Runtime

1h 56m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

मजाज़

Production Companies

Rekhta Foundation

Director

Huma Khalil

Description

Majaz is a debut biopic feature film by Huma Khalil that depicts the life and poetry of the Urdu poet, Asrar Ul Haq Majaz, also known as a 'romantic revolutionary' in the Urdu world. The film's narrative is portrayed through the perspective of a current-day young research scholar, who, intrigued by the creative genius of this poet, explores the history and events that led to the creation of his poetic masterpieces as well as depression, self-destructive behaviour, and his early death.