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Synopsis: Shahid traces the true story of slain human rights activist and lawyer Shahid Azmi. From attempting to become a terrorist to being wrongly imprisoned under a draconian anti-terrorism law to becoming a criminal lawyer Shahid traces the inspiring personal journey of a boy who became an unlikely messiah for human rights while following the rise of communal violence in India. This story of an impoverished Muslim struggling to come to terms with injustice, inequality and rising above his circumstances is an inspiring testament to the human spirit.
Director(s): Hansal Mehta
Production: UTV
  9 wins & 7 nominations.
 
IMDB:
8.3
NOT RATED
Year:
2012
129 min
Website
766 Views


Sir, delaying justice

is denying justice

Hello, brother Aslam

I have an important favour to ask

You have a link in the UAE

external affairs ministry, right?

I have to get a fax

to the Indian Ministry

Please get this done

Somebody will bless you

for the rest of his life

Bail denied for the 9th time

When they have nothing

all they can do is delay things

How much time do you think?

A month, maybe more. I don't know

You can see that I am trying

You heard the judge telling

prosecution that day

"You are on slippery ground"

Our case is strong Zaheer

All they talk about

is the Gujarat riots video

What about history channel videos,

educational videos?

It's their case and they will show

what they want, the way they want.

What did I say earlier?

What did I say earlier?

It takes time but...

It will happen.

This is from the external

affairs ministry..

..And it's been confirmed

by Dubai Ministry.

And it states that,

the mobile number's..

..Registered user which the

prosecution keeps talking about..

.. As vital evidence belonged

to Khwaja Yunus and not my client.

I am not aware of this

This is primary evidence.

Prosecution has been waiting for this

We haven't had time to review it.

You were saying that the

mobile number had come from Dubai.

Here is your confirmation

Does not matter whether

it comes from Dubai,Kuwait or Iraq

It has just arrived and we need time.

Prosecutor, if you have to

directly say anything please do..

..Or I am moving ahead

The Dubai ministry has confirmed

that the number is not my client's.

It can be any ministry,

how does it matter?

Prosecution,

every case has its own facets

It is relevant under

the Indian Evidence Act 1872..

And I will admit this evidence

How long will they

keep saying bail denied.

Someday they will

have to say 'not guilty'.

Have you tried the 'Biryani' here?

No

It's very good

Really? then I will have to try it

Do you want to try it?

- Now?

Not now - We can go for dinner today,

tomorrow, whenever you want

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow? - Yes

Not today?

No, I'm busy today

I know you are very busy

Now that I've won

the case because of you

I've got a lot to do!

Without you I would've been visiting

one lawyer's office to another.

Oh! One minute

It's just a small token.

I will pay you the rest

after selling my property.

I can't take this,

please take it back

But this is for you I

will take it when I need it

This is just a part payment

That's why I am not taking it!

I will take it when I need it

OK:

I'll call you back in a bit.

Maryam, I want to marry you

What?

I want to marry you

I know it's not the right

place to propose but...

You do know that I am a divorcee

And that I have a child

Maryam, I want to marry you

What happened?

Your fees..

Kid, look after my bag.

What happened?

Why is everyone awake?

We were waiting for you

If I would have known

I would have informed you

Who is that girl?

Which girl?

You don't know?

Brother, we know everything

Who is she?

There is no one

The same girl with you on the beach

Khalid told us.

Speak up. Who is she?

Maryam

Your success has gone to your head

Why do you go to her house?

Let me ask, who is she?

WhY do you go?

!-

She is my wife

I told you that he is having a scene!

Stop talking like a ruffian

Why are we hearing this from others?

Why didn't you tell us?

Do we mean nothing to you?

I was about to tell you

But then I was scared..

..Then she wanted to leave so...

It's ok mother,

a bride will only help you

She is a nice girl

Are you happy?

If you keep glaring

at me what can I say?

Are you happy?

Yes.

I want to meet her

Maryam

Maryam

So early? All ok? No work?

I won't care even if I have to die,

if I am allowed to be your love slave

Get ready, quick.

Wear this.

- Mother wants to meet you.

You told her?

Yes

Now go quickly get dressed

What's this?

What?

Burqa?

Yes

You want me to wear it?

Have you ever seen

me wearing a burqa?

Just for today

Did you ask me?

- Just for today please

Am I not looking good?

You look beautiful

Did you tell them about Sameer?

I will

I just told them about you

After some time I'll

tell them about Sameer.

Give me some time.

But right now we don't have time.

Stop arguing with me

I am going to make you wear this

Tariq, Arif and the informer - Khalid

He smokes a lot

I quit a long time back

Weren't you smoking the other day?

Tariq, wasn't he with Rahul that day?

No, that wasn't me - Mother

Mother, this is Maryam

Greetings.

How are you?

I am good

Please sit

I have asked Khalid

to look for a bigger house

Not necessary

He will stay with me

I was also thinking about this...

It's up to you, son

I did not decide your marriage

How can I decide where you will live?

I'll get some tea

Arif, I have to get somewhere

It's ready - We will get late

If you have to leave then go ahead

Ok, mother, I'll leave.

I'll drop her on the way

OK:

Why did you have to say it today?

You were meeting

her for the first time

I don't want any

compromise with my son

What kind of compromise?

He won't get a decent

upbringing in that home..

..Neither will he be able

to concentrate on his studies.

Look at me!

Even I cannot live like this.

Even we grew up and

studied in that home.

We will take another house

But in the same colony

Will that do?

Maryam.

Let's go out for dinner today?

Yes, of course. Let's celebrate.

Let's do something

Will you come along?

I'll just finish my tea and come.

I have just filed a petition for it

We must get this lake cleaned up

This has to be done.

What happened?

Are you angry with me?

What happened?

What do I say?

Your life is settled

now that you are married

And as usual I'll

look after the family

Shahid, I'm really tired

You asked me to think about my life,

didn't you?

When should I think about myself?

It's not like that.

Then how is it? How?

Don't worry, it's not a problem..

And if you have any problems,

come to me

I will help you.

Your honor, prosecution

maintains that Zaheer Shaikh...

..should remain behind bars

Defense wants us to see his face,

the face of his new born

Yes, we should

But let's not forget the

faces of the blast victims..

..And their family members too..

This case is going on

under the State Terrorism Act..

..He is a prime suspect

and this is not a small matter

..this man should remain behind bars.

We should give our agencies

more time for investigation

Zaheer Shaikh can be

a very dangerous man.

Zaheer has been in

jail for the last 2.5 years

His bail plea has been

rejected over 10 times

The police have been unable..

..To get any substantial

evidence against him in this period.

Prosecution always mentions

about ongoing investigations"

..without proving anything

Zaheer has been labeled a terrorist.

Not only by them, but the world too..

..Without any concrete proof

He is Zaheer's father.

He lost his job of

30 years in a minute

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