Synopsis
‘Highway,’ a film directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, featuring Alia Bhatt, is set for a re-release this Women’s Day. Celebrated for its exploration of self-discovery, it promises to be a memorable experience for audiences.Key Takeaways
- Highway re-releases on Women’s Day.
- Film highlights themes of self-discovery.
- Features powerful performances by Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda.
- Part of a film festival celebrating women’s narratives.
- Showcases other notable Bollywood classics.
Mumbai, March 7 (NationPress) The film ‘Highway,’ directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, featuring Alia Bhatt, is scheduled for a re-release this Women’s Day.
This critically acclaimed movie, celebrated for its compelling story of self-discovery and liberation, will return to theaters in honor of Women’s Day.
Commenting on the film’s re-release, Sajid Nadiadwala expressed why this 2014 drama deserves another look. He stated, “Highway remains one of our most treasured films and continues to receive overwhelming affection even today. It’s a timeless classic that deserves to be revisited, highlighted by remarkable performances from Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda. I’m thrilled that this Women’s Day, viewers will have the opportunity to witness this beautiful film on the big screen once again.”
Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and directed by Imtiaz Ali, “Highway” stars Alia and Randeep Hooda in lead roles. The film was featured in the Panorama section at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival and made its global debut on February 21, 2014.
“Highway” drew inspiration from an episode of the Zee TV anthology series “Rishtey,” which also included Aditya Srivastava and Kartika Rane. The narrative follows a young woman who discovers freedom and self-identity after a kidnapping incident.
In an exciting addition, as part of PVR INOX's special film festival celebrating International Women’s Day, “Highway” will be showcased alongside other women-centric films like “Queen” and “Fashion.” The festival, running from March 7 to March 13, is dedicated to honoring women’s stories and their impactful narratives on cinema.
Besides the Women’s Day special features, theaters will also present a selection of Bollywood classics this Friday. The curated list includes Vikramaditya Motwane’s “Lootera,” the Fahadh Faasil-led “Kumbalangi Nights,” Rajkummar Rao’s “Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana,” Dev Benegal’s “Road, Movie,” and Mahesh Babu’s “Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.”
