Directed by debutant Akshat Ajay Sharma, ‘Haddi’ is a hard-hitting noir revenge drama starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Anurag Kashyap in lead roles, backed up by Ila Arun, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Saurabh Sachdeva, Shridhar Dubey, Rajesh Kumar, Vipin Sharma, and Saharsh Shukla.
Produced by Zee Studios and Sanjay Saha and Raadhika Nanda’s Anandita Studios, the film is being pitched as an enthralling crime revenge drama that showcases the prolific actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a never-before-seen avatar that will drop on ZEE5 Global soon in a direct-to-digital release.
Director Sharma said: “Haddi circles around the intoxicating world of vengeance, violence, and power, delving into the very essence of a criminal's psyche. It highlights the ruthlessness of society.
“It took me a lot of time to flesh out characters and craft this politician-mobster-transgender drama. With bated breath, I am truly hoping that 'Haddi' exceeds every expectation, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of our audience on ZEE5 Global.”
Co-written by Akshat Ajay Sharma and Adamya Bhalla, the film sees Siddiqui demonstrate his versatility as he takes on the challenge of portraying two distinct characters – Haddi and Harika. An Anandita Studios spokesperson described it as a dream debut project for the company.
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“Apart from the entertainment value and Nawazuddin portraying the role of a transgender for the first time on screen, the film also talks about an important issue that needs to be told. We have worked very hard on the movie and small-small details regarding the transgender community, costumes, etc. We are eagerly looking forward to showcase the film to the audience,” the spokesperson said.
The first look from the movie was unveiled last year and has generated much excitement among Nawazuddin and Anurag Kashyap fans.
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global, said: “Through our latest ZEE5 Original film ‘Haddi’, viewers will get to experience the amalgamation of three different spheres – politics, underworld, and the transgender community along with stellar performances and a gripping story.
“This noir revenge drama will surely mark a new milestone for South Asian cinema through its unique and unforgettable cinematic experience.”
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Producer Shariq Patel, CBO, Zee Studios, added: “The gripping crime drama features Nawazuddin Siddiqui in an unprecedented performance portraying a complex role. The film's exploration of vengeance, violence, and power promises to captivate audiences with its enthralling narrative.”
*Info: ZEE5 Global