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MAJAZ

By Huma KHALIL, Mustajabuddin MALIK

REKHTA FOUNDATION - as PROMO

Biography - Completed 2023

- Year of production
- 2023
- Genres
- Biography
- Countries
- INDIA
- Languages
- URDU
- Duration
- 116 mn
- Director(s)
- Huma KHALIL, Mustajabuddin MALIK
- Synopsis
- MAIN SYNOPSIS MAJAZ
  Majaz is a debut biopic feature film by Huma Khalil, that depicts the life and poetry of the Urdu poet, Asrar Ul Haq Majaz, also known as a ‘romantic revolutionary’ in the Urdu worldT.he film’s narrative is portrayed through the perspective of a current-day young scholar,who, intrigued by the creative genius of this poet, explores the events that led to the creation of his poetic masterpieces as well depression,and his early death. Despite the trials and tribulations in his personal life, Majaz kept creating poetic masterpieces which are universal and imperishable even after so many years.The film chronicles all the major milestones and pivotal moments in the life of the poet.Majaz,wrote and recited poetry in his inimitable style to inspire youth to take part in the struggle for independence of India. Majaz was also a great advocate of women’s empowerment and wrote extensive poetry dedicated to women, a feat which was much ahead of his time.This garnered him a huge female following and notoriety.His poetry not only inspired his young female audience but also inculcated the principles of independence of thought and choice of dressing in an era where orthodox conventions were the norms. But at the peak of his popularity, the poet found himself in an agonising plight. He had fallen in love with a married woman who was an admirer of his poetry but was not ready to give up her settled life for the sake of love. Disillusioned and distraught by the ordeal, Majaz left Delhi and came to Lucknow, a city which suited his temperament.There,even though he found ample company, he remained broken from the inside.Throughout all this, Majaz continued with his poetic endeavours and pushed the envelope further.His progressive poetry cogently captured and conveyed the plight of youth struggling with joblessness, loss of home and property, and relationships in post- independent India.He was also the star performer at every mushaira (poetic symposium)that he attended.However,he was never spared from being judged and criticised for his unconventional ways, love life, and alcoholism, which took a heavy toll on his mind. His sensitive temperament was unable to deal with the loss of love as well as reputation.He destroyed himself with overconsumption of alcohol, suffered several nervous breakdowns, and was eventually admitted to a mental asylum.The biggest irony was that through his poems, Majaz was able to provide a voice to prevalent issues of the time and offer solace and uplifted the morale of people around him, but was unable to find a way to soothe his own afflictions.Unfortunately, this has been the fate of some of the most well-renowned artists and poets.At the young age of forty-four,Majaz died on a cold December night,near a tavern in Lucknow.The intrigue around his early death still persists and the lovers of poetry try to decipher the various aspects of his life and poetry which could give them a clue to his complex mind.