Dozakh in Search of Heaven ('Hell in Search of Heaven') is a 2013 Indian film written and directed by Zaigham Imam, which premiered at the Kolkata International Film Festival on 12 November 2013.[1][2] It was jointly produced by Imam and Pawan Tiwari who also acts in the film. It is an adaptation of a book by the same name written by Zaigham Imam.[3]
| Dozakh in Search Of Heaven | |
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 Dozakh's Primary Poster | |
| Directed by | Zaigham Imam |
| Written by | Zaigham Imam |
| Based on | Dozakh in Search of Heaven by Zaigham Imam |
| Produced by | Zaigham Imam Pawan Tiwari |
| Starring | Lalit Mohan Tiwari Pawan Tiwari |
| Cinematography | Mailesan Rangaswamy |
| Edited by | Prakash Jha |
| Music by | Aman Pant |
Production companies | AB Infosoft JALSA Pictures |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Hindi Urdu |
Cast
edit- Lalit Mohan Tiwari as Maulvi Sahab
- Nazim Khan as Panditji
- Garrick Chaudhary as Janu
- Pawan Tiwari as Auto driver
- Ruby Saini as Amma
Festivals
editDozakh has been screened at various film festivals across the world. These include Kolkata International Film Festival; Habitat Film Festival 2014,[4][5] Bangalore International Film Festival 2013; 12 Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai; Indian International Film Festival of Queensland 2014;[6] 3rd Ladakh International Film Festival; Hidden Gems Film Festival, Canada.[7]
Controversies
editThe film had a minor run in the censor board when it was denied a certificate at first two screenings, Mid-day reported on the same.[8]
Critical reception
editDNA newspaper in a review of the film stated, "Dozakh reinforces the influence that cinema can have on the thought process of a society."[9] Deccan Herald wrote, "potent theme of religious tension will leave audiences spell bound".[10]
References
edit- ^ "TNIE". Centist. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "KIFF". Centist. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Dozakh adapted into a film". Centist. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Habitat Film Festival". Centist. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Deccan Herald writes about Habitat Film Festival". Centist. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "The films a IIFFQ". Centist. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Dozakh at Hidden Gems Film Festival". Centist. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Censor Board's strange diktat". 6 September 2014.
- ^ "12th Asian Film Fest holds promise for budding directors". 4 January 2014.
- ^ "Bouquet of movies await cinema buffs at international film festival". 26 December 2013.
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