Explaining his focus on terror related cases, Shahid once told a reporter, “I am pained, the heart bleeds, when I hear what they have endured. Shahid is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Hansal Mehta.Jointly produced by Anurag Kashyap, UTV Spotboy and Sunil Bohra, it is based on the life of lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi, who was assassinated in 2010.The film stars Rajkummar Rao in the titular role; Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Prabhleen Sandhu and Baljinder Kaur appear in supporting roles. However, in this period, his assailants, alleged members of ‘nationalist’ underworld don Bharat Nepali gang, have been successful in securing relief in different forms. Later, he started his own practice that made a lasting difference. While Shahid changed and put his lawyer’s uniform to rest for the day, Rehana started preparing tea for him. 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Yasmeen thanked slain defence lawyer Shahid Azmi and lauded efforts of current defence lawyer R … Hansal Mehta’s biopic “Shahid” tells the story of civil rights lawyer, Shahid Azmi, who was murdered in Mumbai. How true was he when he said that MCOCA would be used to target Muslim youth. IT HAS been seven years since advocate Shahid Azmi was shot dead in his office at Taximen’s colony in Kurla on February 11, 2010. Shahid is the story of Shahid Azmi, a lawyer and a human rights activist and his struggle in the professional, personal and societal front. After a slew of unsuccessful films, Hansal Mehta had almost given up on filmmaking and was living a life of solitude with his wife in a village in Maharashtra. Given Shahid’s commitment towards his clients, no matter who they were, potential or unknown, he rushed to meet them in his office. But she was quick to mention, “Par hum zaroor milenge jannat mein (We will certainly meet in heaven).”. His mobile rang. Released in 2001, he came home and enrolled for journalism and law school. Once the movie hit the marquee, the Azmis bought their tickets and watched the film. “It’s moving on at a snail’s pace. Copyright © 2020 Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd. All Rights Reserved. “I don’t fear for my life. Hansal Mehta’s biopic “Shahid” tells the story of civil rights lawyer, Shahid Azmi, who was murdered in Mumbai. Perhaps he never worked for being known. He was a lawyer for one of the accused in 26/11 case, apart from the Aurangabad Arms Haul Case, Mumbai Train Bomb Blast cases and cases of those accused in the Malegaon bombing. The prosecution went up to the Supreme Court challenging the verdict but the Supreme Court also upheld the verdict. Rating: Beg or borrow, but do watch. He was just 32 back then. LUCKNOW: New Delhi: Perhaps very few people know Shahid Azmi. The film on the life of lawyer Shahid Azmi who was gunned down in his office in broad daylight in February 2010, is being readied for release on Shahid's death anniversary on 10th February. Her son, Shahid Azmi, a Mumbai-based lawyer handling criminal and human rights cases at trial courts as well the High Court, had just returned from work. Azmi was accused of crime at a young age; in 1992, aged 15, he was arrested for violence during the 1992 Bombay riots. 19.10.2013. Mumbai. He was brutally tortured at Delhi Police’s infamous Special Cell in Lodhi Road and was forced to confess to a crime that was never intended, let alone committed. Shahid Azmi was an Indian lawyer best known for defending cases of persons accused of terrorism. Follow the journey of Shahid as he becomes the unlikely hero of a violence ridden India. This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. His teenage years were marked with the fires of communal violence which spread across Bombay in the aftermath of the demolition of the Babri Masjid. His mobile rang. At the time of his murder, Shahid was fighting dozens of cases related to terrorism. 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Her son, Shahid Azmi, a Mumbai-based lawyer handling criminal and human rights cases at trial courts as well the High Court, had just returned from work. February 11, 2010. He spent seven years in Delhi's Tihar Jail. “Par Beta, Allah ke ghar mein der hai, andher nahi, yahan nahi to wahan to mere bete ke qatilon ko saza zaroor milegi (In the Lord’s house, there may be delay, but justice is finally accomplished. Advocate Shahid Azmi was shot dead in his Kurla office on Feb 11, 2010. From first attempting to become a terrorist, to being wrongly imprisoned under anti-terrorism laws, only to lead to his destiny as a criminal lawyer. While lodged at Tihar Jail, Shahid enrolled himself for graduation and began helping other inmates to pursue their cases in the court of law. Express Photo by Pradip Das. Shahid Azmi's hard work paid off: Ansari's wife. Then in 2010 there was a headline: Shahid Azmi-lawyer defending Fahim Ansari killed in his office. Having followed the case and read the case files, I can say that this, too, is a completely concocted case. With Rajkummar Rao, Prabhleen Sandhu, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Baljinder Kaur. It was a call from his office assistant and court clerk, Inder. Similarly, due to his initial involvement in the Aurangabad Arms Haul and the Malegaon Cases, the accused could avail bail over a period of time. While Shahid changed and put his lawyer’s uniform to rest for the day, Rehana started preparing tea for him. Taximan Colony, Kurla, Mumbai. Nine years after advocate Shahid Azmi was shot dead for staunchly representing the accused in their trials, the first witness has deposed in his murder trial, which started in December 2018. Not only that, in January 2011, the special Maharashtra Control Of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) court dropped the MCOCA charges against four people accused in the case, buying the defence’s argument that “the police failed to prove the underworld links as well as the pecuniary gain in killing Azmi”. “Bhai, wo keh rahe hai urgent matter hai (It’s an urgent matter, please come over),” came the reply. Lawyer related syndicatable photos pictures as on 09 Dec 2020 page 1 exclusive Content from Times Syndication Service part of The Times of India Group For actor Raj Kumar Yadav, playing human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi in Hansal Mehta's film Shahid was an emotionally draining experience - but only because the movie is hard-hitting. Before leaving, his mother called out to him, “Beta, chai to peeta ja (Atleast have some tea and go).” “Ammi, abhi aata hoon (I will be right back),” came his reply. At the time, he was representing a number of … He was a minor when he was arrested under TADA, and was first sent to Arthur Road Jail, and then the Tihar in Delhi, as TADA superseded the Juvenile Justice Act. Khalid Azmi became emotional after watching a latest screening of Hindi film Shahid, based on the life of his brother, slain lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi… It was a call from his office assistant and court clerk, Inder. He was a living example of what barrister Roy Black, an American criminal defence lawyer, meant when he said “By showing me injustice, he taught me to love justice. The film is a biographical movie based on the story of human rights activists and lawyer Shahid Azmi. New Bollywood movie 'Shahid' is a fictionalized biopic, the true story of gritty Mumbai lawyer Shahid Azmi, who rose to prominence defending young Muslims wrongly-accused of terrorism. Notably, in mid April 2011, there was an alleged plan to kill Khalid Azmi by some of the associates of these underworld gangs. This drives Shahid (Raj Kumar) to a jihadi camp, and the violence there makes him return, only to … Through these hardships I learned hard lessons. Says a source close to the director, “Shahid’s family was present for all the screenings in the city. In a short period of just 7 years of his career as a lawyer, he made a reputation for his commitment to justice. The most remarkable thing about him was that he still chose to engage with the system, a system that criminalised and brutalised him. By teaching me what pain and humiliation were all about, he awakened my heart to mercy. “I want to take up my brother’s cause and I take it as a matter of challenge as well as a real tribute to him,” he had told me then. What is even more heartening is that across the country, there are hundreds of youth, especially Muslims—both men and women, who have taken inspiration from Shahid and are now either studying or practising law. The killers of my son would get their due punishment)” said Shahid’s mother Rehana during one of our meetings. Life Of Lawyer Shahid Azmi latest news, photos, videos and updates from BollywoodLife.com. Fight against prejudice, battle the oppressors, support the underdog.”. In a recent conversation, he reiterated his pledge to carry forward the legacy of Shahid. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our, Published: 22 October, 2013 08:16 IST | Onlookers at the special screenings say that Shahid’s family categorically refused to watch the film along with the members of the industry, as “they did not want to burden the makers”. However, they refused to see the film themselves, preferring to purchase a ticket to watch a regular show. Khalid Azmi, slain lawyer Shahid Asmi's brother, watched Hansal Mehta's film based on his brother's life twice. Directed by Hansal Mehta. As a young adult, he was again arrested, this time under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, for plotting against the state. The account of Human Rights lawyer Shahid Azmi, an ordinary citizen with an extraordinary commitment to justice. Slain lawyer’s mother and brother await start of trial into Azmi’s murder. Based on a true story, Shahid recounts the story of the human rights activist and expert lawyer, Shahid Azmi. This was just another day for Rehana Azmi. Hansal Mehta, Rajkummar Rao remember Shahid Azmi on death anniversary. Three years later, he quit a paid sub-editor’s job to join defence lawyer Majeed Memon as a junior at ₹2,000 a month. But, in spite of all that, it will never be easy for me to see an innocent being sent behind bars or to the gallows only because the crime alleged was a bomb blast.” Unfortunately, Faheem Ansari was implicated in yet another case of attack at the Rampur CRPF centre in Uttar Pradesh. Now, the question is whether she would have to wait forever or would the system ensure that the culprits are brought to justice in this world only. We must stand and struggle for the justice till the last breath of our life. In fact, there are half a dozen of them in Taximan Colony itself. In the seven years that Shahid Azmi practised … Shahid - Review. The only ‘evidence’ against him was a confession he had never made. In jail, he was … Hansal Mehta’s latest film Shahid, based on the life of slain defense lawyer Shahid Azmi, is a powerful story about a man who stood up for what he believed in and paid the price for it. Yet, he was sentenced to five years of imprisonment. Azmi was accused of a crime at a young age; in 1992, aged 15, he was arrested for violence during the 1992 Bombay riots. According to Khalid, when the three accused were arrested, only three important persons were present in the court and he was one of them. The lawyer was shot dead in his Mumbai office in 2010. Hence, it would not be unfair to say that he was a man produced, consumed and later set to his ‘right place’ , by the system. Khalid took up his brother’s work two weeks after Shahid’s murder. He was receiving threats for few years but the government did not give him any security. He asked Shahid to come over and meet with some clients who had come to meet him. ... Bollywood Hansal Mehta Shahid Azmi lawyer Ranbir Shahid. Here, one is reminded of Shahid’s petition in the Supreme Court challenging MCOCA and its selective use against Muslim youth accused of terrorism. "While I was making Shahid -- a man who stood by his principles and was ready to die for them -- I realised that … A Decade After His Murder, No Convictions in Shahid Azmi Case Yet. My wife is Muslim and we could not rent and apartment or buy one in her name. Adv Shahid Azmi was shot dead yesterday evening by some unidentified men in his office in Taximen’s Colony, Kurla (West), Mumbai. “Par, Shahid kabhi nahi lauta (But he never returned)”, said Rehana, with moist eyes when I met her a few years back. 'Shahid' is a real-life story of Mumbai-based lawyer Shahid Azmi, who was murdered in his office in suburban Kurla in February 2010 at the age of 32. The cause is more important than my life and I am ready to pay any the price for it, even if it is with my life,” he had determinedly told me when I asked him why he was putting his life in danger. Though it has been nine years since he was killed on February 11, 2010, it is as if he is still alive, serving as the guiding light for many aspiring, young lawyers who want to … Shahid Azmi. Says a source close to the director, “Shahid’s family was present for all the screenings in the city. In Shahid, he doesn’t; he witnesses people being set on fire in the mohalla and makes it to safety in the nick of time. This was only possible because during the argument at the special court, Shahid had built a solid base and demolished the prosecution’s accusation on his client of being part of the conspiracy in 26/11 attack. February 11, 2016 7:19 pm "Shahid" director Hansal Mehta and actor Rajkummar Rao remembered slain human rights activist and lawyer Shahid Azmi on his death anniversary. Though born and brought up in Mumbai’s suburb Govandi/Deonar, an area better known for TISS, his familial lineage traces back to Azamgarh, a town in eastern Uttar Pradesh, often projected as a ‘Nursery of Terror’. Raj Kumar plays the role of Shahid Azmi in Hansal Mehta’s Shahid. But soon after, he was picked up by the police on alleged charges of conspiracy to kill Hindu leaders. Six months after Shahid’s murder, his client in the 26/11 case, Faheem Ansari, was acquitted of all the charges by a special court. With her husband locked up behind bars for the last four years, Yasmin has had to fend for herself and her 10-year-old daughter. Moreover, there have also been attempts to sabotage the evidences, and the sole eyewitness has been threatened to make him turn hostile. While one of the accused, Vinod Vichare, was able to secure bail in July 2012, Gangster Santosh Shetty, another accused in the case, was discharged by the Bombay High Court in October 2014. 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