Anwar (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Anwar is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Manish Jha, starring Siddharth Koirala as Anwar, Nauheed Cyrusi and Hiten Tejwani. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $53,256 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Manish Jha
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Dayal Creations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Anwar About?
The premise of Anwar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Anwar follows a young artist who leaves his home to escape a world he no longer recognises. Seeking only a love story, he is abandoned by his mentor, betrayed by his best friend and true love. Devastated, he takes refuge in an old building, only to wake up mistaken for a terrorist. He is thrust into chaotic circumstances that reflect the modern Indian condition and the broader human experience in today’s global village.
Anwar Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- tragic event
- one word title
- religious intolerance
- mistaken for a terrorist
- love triangle
- love
- tragedy
- murder
- satire
- guilt
- grief
- hallucination
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- loss of loved one
- interfaith romance
- police
- hindu
- temple
- muslim
- unrequited love
- suicide
- political leader
- police officer
- opportunist
- journalist
- character name in title
Anwar Cast & Characters
Siddharth Koirala leads the cast as Anwar, with Nauheed Cyrusi as Mehru and Hiten Tejwani as Udit. Directed by Manish Jha; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Manish Jha
- Siddharth Koirala as Anwar
- Nauheed Cyrusi as Mehru
- Hiten Tejwani as Udit
- Rajpal Yadav as Gopinath
Also Starring in Anwar
· 6 more- Vijay Raaz Master Pasha
- Manisha Koirala Anita
- Yashpal Sharma S.P. Tiwari
- Sanjay Mishra
- Sudhir Pandey Minister
- Pankaj Jha
Anwar Plot Summary
What happens in Anwar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anwar, Siddharth Koirala, grows up in a modest, close-knit Muslim family in Lucknow, living with his mother and sister Suraiya. He quietly pursues his passion for history, specifically researching ancient Hindu temples, while the family’s small rental home also hosts a poor widow and her daughter Mehru, Nauheed Cyrusi, with whom Anwar forms a tender bond. The story begins in a world where daily life carries the weight of tradition, poverty, and a sense of longing for something beyond the familiar.
Full summary
The whole story of Anwar, scene by scene
Anwar Box Office
Anwar grossed $53,256 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$53.3K
- International
- $53.3K
How Well Do You Know Anwar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young woman who lives in the room Anwar's family rents out and for whom he develops feelings?
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Anwar FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Anwar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Anwar?
Anwar runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Anwar released?
Anwar was released on January 12, 2007.
Who directed Anwar?
Anwar was directed by Manish Jha.
More films by Manish Jha Who is in the cast of Anwar?
Anwar stars Siddharth Koirala as Anwar, Nauheed Cyrusi as Mehru and Hiten Tejwani as Udit, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Anwar make at the box office?
Anwar grossed $53,256 worldwide.
Does Anwar have a post-credit scene?
No. Anwar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Anwar in?
The original language of Anwar is Hindi.
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