Shahid is a powerful and thought-provoking drama based on the true story of Shahid Azmi, a human rights activist and criminal lawyer who was slain while defending the wrongly accused by the law in terrorist activities. The film follows Shahid's personal journey from a young Muslim struggling to come to terms with injustice and inequality, to his transformation into a courageous lawyer who risked his life to defend those accused of terrorism. Despite facing threats and violence, Shahid remained steadfast in his commitment to justice, and his inspiring story serves as a testament to the human spirit. With a talented cast and directed by Hansal Mehta, Shahid is a gripping and emotional ride that will leave audiences moved and inspired.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Shahid include Drive, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Place Beyond the Pines, The Dark Knight, Deadfall, Unthinkable.