Teaser: Usman Mukhtar's 'Chikkar' looks at oppression through a new lens

Film boasts a stellar cast, including Adnan Shah Tipu, Ushna Shah and more

Usman Mukhtar, the versatile actor and filmmaker, recently teased his upcoming film Chikkar through a cryptic Instagram post. The teaser provides a glimpse into the intense narrative that tackles the struggles and complexities within society. Mukhtar's caption, "Chikkar is us. It’s the oppressed, and the oppressor," sets the tone for a film that promises to explore the dynamics of power, silence, and hope.

The Zaheer Uddin film teaser begins with a powerful scene featuring Faryal Mehmood dancing defiantly amidst a crowd of men. This striking image sets the stage for a narrative that delves into societal challenges. The teaser is steeped in symbolism, portraying a variety of settings including government buildings, lengthy hallways, dimly illuminated rooms, and expansive fields. Characters navigate these diverse landscapes with intent and purpose, hinting at the intricate layers the narrative is set to unravel.

 

 

 

 

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Chikkar boasts a stellar cast, including Adnan Shah Tipu, Ushna Shah, Saleem Meiraj, Usama Javaid Haider and Usman Mukhtar himself. Dareechey Films, the production company behind Chikkar, provides a brief yet profound description of the film as exploring those who raise their voices, those who suppress them, and those who remain silent. The use of the Punjabi word Chikkar, meaning mud, serves as a metaphor for our shared origin and inevitable return to the dirt. It also represents those who are oppressed, akin to being crushed beneath society's weight.

The teaser, predominantly devoid of dialogue, drops subtle hints about the film's subject matter. A policewoman's laptop displays a heartwarming video of a woman playing with her child, offering a stark contrast to the grim scenes that follow. Usman Mukhtar's character, SSP Sarmad Zaman, is seen leaving an office labelled "Ladies Sector," raising intriguing questions about the plot. The film addresses societal issues through the depiction of a bloodied corpse in an ambulance, covered by a sheet. It concludes with a poignant scene where a man weeps at a desk, pleading, "Mujhay Bacha Lo Sahab!" (Save me sir!).

The cryptic reference to "8 Days" in the title adds an element of intrigue, leaving audiences eager to uncover its significance. Chikkar appears poised to be a thought-provoking exploration of societal challenges, oppression, and the indomitable human spirit. With a compelling teaser and a stellar cast, the film is set to hit theatres on December 22, 2023.

Watch the teaser here:

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