Dozakh in Search of Heaven
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Genre Drama Running time 1h 32m Country India | Duration Music director Aman Pant Writer Zaigham Imam Language Urdu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release date 12 November 2013 (2013-11-12) (Kolkata International Film Festival)20 March 2015 (2015-03-20) Similar movies Black Home (2015), Barefoot To Goa (2013), Hunterrr (2015), Zaalim (1994), Akela (1941) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dozakh in Search of Heaven (English: Hell in Search of Heaven) is an Indian Urdu film written and directed by Zaigham Imam, which premiered at the Kolkata International Film Festival on 12 November 2013. It was jointly produced by Imam and Pawan Tiwari who also acts. It is an adaptation of a book by the same name.
Contents
- Dozakh in search of heaven official trailer in cinemas march 20
- Cast
- Festivals
- Controversies
- Critical reception
- References
Dozakh in search of heaven official trailer in cinemas march 20
Cast
Festivals
Dozakh has been screened at various film festivals across the world. These include Kolkata International Film Festival; Habitat Film Festival 2014, Bangalore International Film Festival 2013; 12 Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai; Indian International Film Festival of Queensland 2014; 3rd Ladakh International Film Festival; Hidden Gems Film Festival, Canada.
Controversies
The film was had a minor run in the censor board when it was denied a certificate at first two screenings. Mid-day reported on the same.
Critical reception
DNA newspaper in a review of the film stated, "Dozakh reinforces the influence that cinema can have on the thought process of a society." Deccan Herald wrote, "potent theme of religious tension will leave audiences spell bound".