Mumbai, June 24
Filmmaker Faruk Kabir is gearing up for his next cinematic outing titled “Salakaar.†Described as gritty, emotional, and deeply rooted in truth, the film promises to deliver a story that not only engages but also connects with audiences across the globe.
With “Salakaar,†Kabir aims to push boundaries and spark conversations that transcend borders. Speaking about his new project, he shared, “I’ve lived through the highs and the heartbreaks of storytelling. After Khuda Haafiz 2, I knew I couldn’t return unless I had something truly powerful to say. For a while now, I’ve been wanting to tell a story that doesn’t just entertain but speaks — to my audience in India and across the world.â€
“Salakaar is that story. It's gritty, emotional, and dangerously close to the truth. And now that we've made it, I can't wait for the world to see it.â€
Acknowledging that the path to making this film has been anything but smooth, Faruk Kabir reflected on the challenges of staying true to one’s creative vision in an era full of doubt and second-guessing. “In today’s times, taking complete onus of your work — standing by your convictions in the age of second guessers, while seeing it through every storm — is not easy. But for me, it’s in the blood.â€
Faruk, known for helming the acclaimed action-thriller franchise “Khuda Haafiz,†returns with “Salakaar†after a two-year break. “Salakaar†is a powerful tale inspired by the life of an extraordinary Indian spymaster who relied on unwavering determination to safeguard the nation’s security.
The director recently took to social media to unveil the motion poster of his upcoming film, which is set to stream on JioHotstar. Earlier, in December, he had also revealed that Mouni Roy would be playing a key role in the project.
The release date for “Salakaar†is yet to be confirmed, but the film is slated to begin streaming soon on JioHotstar.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Excited for this! Faruk Kabir's Khuda Haafiz was brilliant. If Salakaar is even half as good, it'll be worth watching. Love that he's focusing on Indian intelligence stories - we need more homegrown spy thrillers! 🇮🇳
"Dangerously close to the truth" - this has me intrigued! Hope it's not another over-dramatized version of real events though. Indian audiences deserve authentic storytelling without unnecessary masala. Fingers crossed 🤞
Finally a film about our unsung heroes! Our intelligence officers work in shadows to protect us. Hope Kabir does justice to their sacrifices. Mouni Roy is an interesting choice - curious to see her in a serious role.
Not sure how I feel about this. Kabir's last film was good but "inspired by true events" can mean anything these days. Hope it's not just another propaganda piece. Want balanced storytelling that shows both successes and failures.
JioHotstar is killing it with original content! Between this and other recent releases, OTT is where real cinema is happening now. Theater experience is great but stories like these need wider reach. Good decision!
The motion poster gave me goosebumps! 😠Love that Indian filmmakers are finally exploring spy genres seriously. Hope the female character (Mouni Roy) gets proper screen time and isn't just there for glamour. We need strong women in such stories too!
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