Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Saeed Mirza's Retrospective and Film Legacy
Saeed Mirza is a famous Indian filmmaker known for his thought-provoking movies about Mumbai's working class and minority communities.
He made several important films in the 1970s and 1990s, like 'Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan' and 'Naseem'.
His work often explores big ideas and progressive politics.
Recently, three of his films are being shown at a big film festival in Kerala.
Mirza also comes from a family of filmmakers; his father was a well-known screenwriter.
He started by making commercials but later joined a famous film school.
Mirza has written books and is now 82 years old.
He considers 'Naseem' his most personal film, as it reflects on the changing times in India.
Saeed Mirza is a renowned Indian filmmaker known for his contributions to Indian art cinema.
A retrospective of his films is being held at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) from December 12 to December 19.
Three of his five feature films will be screened: 'Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan', 'Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro', and 'Naseem'.
Mirza's father, Akhtar Mirza, was a leading screenwriter in Hindi cinema, known for films like 'Naya Daur' and 'Waqt'.
Mirza considers 'Naseem' his most personal film, reflecting on the demolition of the Babri Masjid and the changing times in India.
- Who
- Saeed Mirza, an Indian filmmaker and one of the Grand Old Men of Indian art cinema.
- What
- A retrospective of Saeed Mirza's films is being held at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
- When
- The retrospective is scheduled from December 12 to December 19.
- Where
- The event is taking place at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
- Why
- To celebrate and revisit the works of Saeed Mirza, a significant figure in Indian art cinema.
- Name
- Saeed Mirza
- Age
- 82
- Notable Films
- Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai, Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro, Naseem
- Retrospective Location
- International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK)
- Retrospective Dates
- December 12-December 19
- Father
- Akhtar Mirza (screenwriter)
- Film School
- Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
- Most Personal Film
- Naseem (1996)