About Dharam Sankat Mein

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About

Dharam Sankat Mein is a 2015 Indian comedy film directed by Fuwad Khan. It is a remake of the British comedy film "The Infidel". The film revolves around a man named Dharampal Trivedi, played by Paresh Rawal, who discovers that he was adopted and was born to a Muslim family. The story follows his journey as he tries to come to terms with his new identity and reconcile his beliefs.

The film explores themes of religious tolerance, identity crisis, and the power of faith in a lighthearted and humorous way. It raises questions about the importance of one's religious identity and challenges stereotypes and prejudices.

Making / Production

Dharam Sankat Mein was produced by Sajjad Chunawala and Shariq Patel under the banner of Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The film was shot primarily in Mumbai, India.

The director, Fuwad Khan, aimed to adapt the original British film while infusing it with a distinct Indian flavor. The script underwent several revisions to ensure that the narrative resonated with the Indian audience and addressed culturally relevant issues.

Actors

• Paresh Rawal as Dharampal Trivedi - The lead role, a Hindu man who discovers he was adopted and is actually of Muslim descent.
• Annu Kapoor as Neel Anand Baba - A spiritual leader who helps Dharampal on his journey of self-discovery.
• Naseeruddin Shah as Nawab Mehta - Dharampal's biological father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was initially titled "The Hindu Muslim Story" but was later changed to "Dharam Sankat Mein" to reflect the comedic nature of the story.
• Paresh Rawal received critical acclaim for his performance in the film, particularly for his portrayal of the conflicted character.
• Dharam Sankat Mein highlights the absurdity of religious fanaticism and showcases the need for tolerance and understanding.

Awards

No significant awards were won by the film.

Quotes

• "It doesn't matter which religion I belong to, what matters is how I lead my life."
• "We can choose to be divided by religion or united by humanity."
• "Accepting our differences makes us stronger as a society."

Music

The music for Dharam Sankat Mein was composed by Meet Bros Anjjan and Sachin Gupta. The soundtrack features a mix of traditional and contemporary songs that complement the film's narrative.

Soundtrack

• "Do You Know Baby" - Sung by Gippy Grewal and composed by Sachin Gupta.
• "Allah Hoo" - Sung by Ravi Chowdhury and composed by Meet Bros Anjjan.
• "Neelanand" - Sung by Sanjay Misra and composed by Meet Bros Anjjan.