Bheed (2023) is a Hindi-language social drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha, starring Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, and Dia Mirza. The film is set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and explores themes of social inequality, human resilience, and the impact of the lockdown on various strata of Indian society.
Bheed takes place during the early days of the nationwide lockdown in India, imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. The film portrays the struggles of migrant workers who, facing job losses and a lack of resources, embark on perilous journeys to return to their home villages.
Rajkummar Rao plays a police officer tasked with maintaining order at a checkpoint on a state border. The story unfolds at this checkpoint, where a diverse group of people, including migrant laborers, a doctor (Bhumi Pednekar), and a privileged woman (Dia Mirza), converge. As tensions rise and the harsh realities of the lockdown become apparent, the film delves into the class divide, highlighting the stark contrasts in how different social groups experience the crisis.
- IMDB Rating - 6.6/10
- Director - Anubhav Sinha
- Writers - Sonali Jain, Anubhav Sinha, Saumya Tiwari
- Stars - Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Kapur, Bhumi Pednekar
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