Azaad (2025 film)
2025 Indian film by Abhishek Kapoor
Azaad (transl. Free) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language period drama film directed by Abhishek Kapoor and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor. The film stars Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty alongside debutants Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani.
Azaad was theatrically released on 17 January 2025, to mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, and became a box office bomb.
Plot
The film begins with Govind living under the harsh rule of Rai Bahadur and his family. In the opening scene, he is severely punished for the perceived transgression of riding Rai Bahadur's horses, a privilege reserved only for the upper class. This incident highlights the stark social inequalities prevalent in the region.
Govind's life takes an unexpected turn when he splashes Holi colors on Janaki, Rai Bahadur's daughter. Thinking he might get more punishment Govind runs away only to be found by the Baagi crew, led by Vikram Singh.
Parallel to Govind's story is that of Vikram, a local rebel fighting against the injustices inflicted by Rai Bahadur. Vikram's former girlfriend Kesar is forcibly married to Rai Bahadur's son Tej.
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