ZEE5 MEE RAQSAM which premieres on the OTT Platform ZEE is presented by Shabana Azmi . Talking about the movie she said, “It is the first film I am presenting and it is a homage to our father Kaifi Azmi who was one of the torchbearers of India’s composite culture, which the film celebrates. It is an inspiring tale about a father standing resolutely behind his young daughter’s desire to dance. In these dark times.
“Mee Raqsam’ offers hope and elevates the soul in these Dark Times.” Shabana Azmi
Mee Raqsam, revolves around a father-daughter relationship. Directed by cinematographer-turned-director Baba Azmi, the film is based on his sister Shabana Azmi’s relationship with their father Kaifi Azmi.
The story narrates the story of Danish Husain’s Salim : inspiring and motivating his daughter Mariam (Aditi Subedi) to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer against all odds. Naseeruddin Shah will be seen playing the role of a community leader.
The simplicity of the film will grapple the audience in absolute awe ; Naseeruddin Shah
In his words Naseeruddin Shah , says Mee Raqsam will capture the audiences mind share with its simplicity, he adds “The simplicity of the film will grapple the audience in absolute awe. Mee Raqsam is made with a lot of love and purity. It beautifully portrays the father-daughter relationship. It is about a daughter’s aspiration and her father supporting her dreams and choices irrespective of what the society says. It shows the power of this beautiful bond.”
Baba Azmi, expressed it is an ode to his late father and write Kaifi Azmi. He said, “Many years ago, my father Kaifi Azmi had asked me, ‘Baba, is it possible for you to shoot a film in Mijwan?’ We both smiled at each other because we both knew what a formidable task that would be. A village with no roads, no amenities, no infrastructure. But his question stuck with me. Now, many years later, I was able to do just that. It gives me immense pleasure to have made my directorial debut as a tribute to my father Kaifi Azmi.”
Shabana Azmi, who presents the film, said, “It is the first film I am presenting and it is a homage to our father Kaifi Azmi who was one of the torchbearers of India’s composite culture, which the film celebrates. It is an inspiring tale about a father standing resolutely behind his young daughter’s desire to dance. In these dark times, ‘Mee Raqsam’ offers hope and elevates the soul.”
In his words Javed Akhtar describes Mi Raqsam ( I dance ) a very sweet and sensitive film by Baba Azmi must be watch by two kinds of people . Those who understand the difference between religion and culture and those who don’t.
Anil Kapoor also shared the poster on social media. He wrote, “A great cinematographer & my dear friend #BabaAzmi, who created magic in Mr. India, Beta, Ishq, Woh 7 Din & Akele Hum Akele Tum is all set for his directorial debut with #MeeRaqsam and I’m so excited to watch it!
Mee Raqsam premieres now on ZEE5. It’s surely looks a great entertainer for the family.