Fans of the 2019 web series Kaafir have something to look forward to as the story makes its way to OTT in a brand-new film format. Kaafir?is set to premiere exclusively on ZEE5 on April 4, 2025. Viewers can watch the film in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, ensuring a wider audience can experience the compelling narrative from the comfort of their homes.
Inspired by a true story, Kaafir follows Kainaaz Akhtar, a Pakistani woman who, due to an unfortunate twist of fate, finds herself falsely accused of being a militant and imprisoned in India.?
During her time in captivity, she gives birth to a daughter.?
Years later, Vedant, a journalist in search of a meaningful story, stumbles upon Kainaaz and her plight.?
Determined to uncover the truth, he embarks on a journey to seek justice for her, unraveling a web of lies and prejudices along the way.?
The story explores themes of humanity, justice, and perseverance.
The film features Dia Mirza in the lead role as Kainaaz Akhtar, while Mohit Raina plays Vedant, the journalist who fights for her freedom.?
Young talent Dishita Jain also plays a crucial role in the narrative.?
The film is directed by Sonam Nair and penned by Bhavani Iyer.
The Quint calls Kaafir "an emotional and engaging watch that has all the elements you're looking for."
First Post describes the film as "prominently placed amidst the saddening Indo-Pak socio-political scenario, the narrative of Kaafir is not only beautiful, but also relevant."
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