Country of Blind
2023 Indian Hindi-English film, based on H. G. Wells
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Country of Blind is a 2023 Indian film in Hindi and English, directed and written by Rahhat Shah Kazmi.[1] The film features a cast including Hina Khan, Mir Sarwar, Anushka Sen, Ahmer Haider and others. It is based on the 1904 story of the same name by H. G. Wells.[2][3][4] The film gained significant attention and was one of three Indian films considered for the 2024 Academy Award nominations (Oscars 2024).[5][6][7]
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| Directed by | Rahhat Shah Kazmi |
| Written by | Rahhat Shah Kazmi |
| Story by | Based on the 1904 story by H. G. Wells |
| Produced by | Rahhat Shah Kazmi and Tariq Khan |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Hindi, English |
Plot
The film follows Abhimanyu, an expert mountaineer, who falls into a remote and isolated society inhabited by blind people. This society has existed for fifteen generations, cut off from the rest of the world. Abhimanyu attempts to use his advantage as a sighted person to gain control, but his efforts lead to unexpected consequences, resulting in his entrapment.
Cast
- Hina Khan as Gosha[8]
- Shoib Nikash Shah as Abhimanyu[9]
- Ahmer Haider as Vishwa
- Inaamulhaq as Paras
- Anushka Sen as Nandini
- Pradhuman Singh as Rajan
- Namita Lal as Mayatri
- Mir Sarwar as Ved Ji
- Hussein Khan as Guru Ji
- Jitendra Rai as Raghuraj
- Farrhana Bhatt as Rameshwari
- Yulian Caesar as The Mountaineer
- Rahhat Shah Kazmi as Old Man (credited as Rahat Kazmi)
Release
Reception
Outlook India reviewed the film, highlighting Hina Khan's earnest performance but critiquing the screenplay as lackluster.[13]
Notable Achievements
Hina Khan celebrated the inclusion of Country of Blind in the Oscars 2024 consideration list, expressing pride and excitement.[14] The actress highlighted the film's achievement alongside other notable films like '2018' and '12th Fail,' marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage.[15][16]