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Overview
Anwar is the story of a young man, an artist, who leaves his home and everything he knows in order to escape a world he no longer recognizes. All he ever wanted was a love story, Instead, his mentor abandons him and his best friend and his one true love betray him. Devastated, emotionally exhausted, he takes refuge in an old building, only to wake up the next morning to find his world turned upside down. Mistaken for a terrorist, Anwar finds himself in the midst of an unusual set of circumstances that resonate deeply with the modern Indian Condition and indeed with the Human Condition in this present-day global village.
A closer look
Anwar (2007) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Manish Jha. The cast includes Siddharth Koirala, Nauheed Cyrusi, Manisha Koirala, Vijay Raaz. Runtime: 144 minutes.
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Anwar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Anwar?
Anwar is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Anwar?
Our source metadata lists 12 January 2007. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Anwar?
The listed director is Manish Jha.
Who is in the cast of Anwar?
The available cast credits include Siddharth Koirala, Nauheed Cyrusi, Manisha Koirala, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Anwar?
The recorded runtime is 144 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Anwar?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Anwar?
The original title in our source data is अनवर. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Anwar about?
Anwar is the story of a young man, an artist, who leaves his home and everything he knows in order to escape a world he no longer recognizes. All he ever wanted was a love story, Instead, his mentor abandons him and his best friend and his one true love betray him. Devastated, emotionally exhausted, he takes refuge in an old building, only to wake up the next morning to find his world turned upside down. Mistaken for a terrorist, Anwar finds himself in the midst of an unusual set of circumstances that resonate deeply with the modern Indian Condition and indeed with the Human Condition in this present-day global village.
