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About the film
Tehzeeb (transl. 'Etiquette') is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Khalid Mohammed. The film stars Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, Dia Mirza, Arjun Rampal and Rishi Kapoor in a special appearance. Urmila and Shabana were praised for their roles. It was inspired by Ingmar Bergman's Swedish drama Autumn Sonata (1978) and was dedicated to Bergman. It was released on 21 November 2003.
Plot
Anwar (Rishi Kapoor) and Rukhsana (Shabana Azmi) had been married for years. After the birth of their daughters Tehzeeb and Nazneen, Anwar goes into depression and commits suicide. Rukhsana is an ambitious and popular singer. After her husband's mysterious death, her elder daughter Tehzeeb (Urmila Matondkar) suspects her to be the cause of his demise. Despite the court declaring Rukhsana innocent, Tehzeeb bears a grudge against her and accuses her of deserting her and Nazneen (Dia Mirza).
Years later, Tehzeeb has married Salim (Arjun Rampal) against her mother's wishes. Nazneen is mentally challenged, and Tehzeeb takes her under her custody. Tehzeeb lives happily with her husband and Nazneen, until Rukhsana decides to visit them and renew ties after five years. Both mother and daughter are happy about the upcoming visit, but the tension between them turns up eventually.
Many challenges and arguments arise because of Tehzeeb and Rukhsana's differences. But Tehzeeb and her mother have many good moments and Rukhsana grows close to both her daughters. Disaster then strikes when Nazneen shoots herself. Here the truth comes out that Anwar killed himself and Rukhsana wasn't responsible. Rukhsana wants to take Nazneen with her, but Tehzeeb doesn't agree. Salim convinces her and she finally gives her consent.
Awards
Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female – Shabana Azmi
Zee Cine Award Best Lyricist – Javed Akhtar
Zee Cine Award Best Choreographer – Remo D'souza
Music
The soundtrack of the film contains six songs. The music is by A.R. Rahman. The lyrics were written by Javed Akhtar but the Ghazal songs had lyrics adapted from traditional poems of famous poets. Rahman introduced a singer Sujata Bhattacharya, who later renamed herself as Madhushree. An additional song "Habibi" was featured in the movie but was not released in cassettes or CDs.
Key details
| Release year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Khalid Mohammed. The |
| Starring | Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, Dia Mirza, Arjun Rampal |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tehzeeb released?
Tehzeeb is a Hindi-language film released in 2003, directed by Khalid Mohammed. The.
Who directed Tehzeeb?
Tehzeeb was directed by Khalid Mohammed. The.
Who stars in Tehzeeb?
Tehzeeb stars Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, Dia Mirza, Arjun Rampal.
What is Tehzeeb about?
Tehzeeb (transl. 'Etiquette') is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Khalid Mohammed.
Where can I watch Tehzeeb?
Tehzeeb may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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