The trailer for Meghna Gulzar's upcoming film Daayra was recently released, featuring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles. The movie is based on a disturbing case where a woman faces severe harassment and abuse. Following the trailer launch, several reports claimed that the feature film would not contain any songs at all.
Meghna Gulzar Clarifies in a Press Conference
Addressing these ongoing rumors during a press conference, Meghna Gulzar refuted the claims. She explained that her film does include a single track, which will only appear at the very end of the movie. She noted that there was simply no organic space for songs within the narrative flow, prompting the makers to retain just one track and place it exclusively in the conclusion.
Following Father Gulzar's Footsteps from Decades Ago
Meghna is the daughter of the legendary Urdu poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, and director Gulzar. Exactly 53 years ago, Gulzar directed a sensitive crime drama that received widespread critical acclaim and featured stars like Vinod Khanna. That film was released in 1973 under the title Achanak, written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. Despite being a famous lyricist himself, Gulzar chose not to include any songs in the movie he directed, earning a Filmfare Best Director nomination for his work.
Connection to the Historic Nanavati Case
The 1973 film Achanak was inspired by the sensational 1958 murder case of K.M. Nanavati versus the State of Maharashtra. That project featured no songs, relying entirely on a background score composed by Vasant Desai. Now, 53 years later, Gulzar's daughter Meghna is bringing Daayra, another sensitive crime drama that mirrors that bold choice by keeping only a single track at the very end.
Premise and Cast of Daayra
Shifting focus to the plot of Daayra, Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran star as police officers. Both characters navigate the grim world of juvenile crime to solve a complex case. The makers have confirmed that the movie draws inspiration from true events.
The Legacy of Meghna Gulzar
As the only child of Gulzar and Raakhee, Meghna has carved out a stellar career in the film industry, matching her parents' artistic legacy. Over the years, she has directed acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Talvar, Sam Bahadur, and Razi, with the latter shattering numerous box office records.
