# Shahid (2013)

> A poor Muslim lawyer transforms personal persecution into a determined campaign for justice amid India’s communal and legal violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/82873

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Hansal Mehta
- Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Kay Kay Menon, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Vipin Sharma, Prabhleen Sandhu, Baljinder Kaur, Prabal Panjabi
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2181831/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: gritty, sincere, humanistic, social justice film night, serious viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of resilience and justice in the face of oppression.

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