Jailbird don set to walk free soon - Three years after he was deported from Bangkok with a lot of fanfare by the Mumbai crime branch, underworld don Santosh Shetty is on the verge of being a free-man. Shahid was declared dead after being taken to the Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar. Disturbed by the 1993 riots, Azmi fled to Kashmir to take up arms against the state - though his family denies any knowledge of this. Twenty-nine-year-old Shahid Azmi’smother, Rehana Azmi, would lovingly call him Fardeen Khan, after the Bollywood actor known for his boyish looks and inimitable style. On February 11, 2010, a young Mumbai lawyer, Shahid Azmi, was assassinated in his chamber, by a group of armed men. It was also a life which was tragically cut short, when Shahid Azmi was assassinated at the age of thirty three. And he had reasons for thinking so,“ Khalid Azmi told The Citizen from Mumbai. Disillusioned after the 1992 riots, Shahid joined the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front ( JKLF), a militant organization based in the Valley. Azmi, whose life inspired the critically-acclaimed film Shahid, represented the July 2006 train blasts accused in court. PRINT PAGE My Son Was No Less Than a Legend: Remembering Shahid Azmi (1977-2010). The account of Human Rights lawyer Shahid Azmi, an ordinary citizen with an extraordinary … Kamayani Bali – Mahabal – A Kractivist with Multiple Personality Disorder ( MPD) which encompasses a clinical psychologist, journalist, lawyer and activist. Being the mother she still hasn't come to terms with her son's death and gets inconsolable," adds Raj Kumar. So many youths are joining the legal profession inspired by him. Advocate Shahid Azmi, 32, was a strong advocate of reforming the criminal justice system. Earlier this week, Shetty was discharged by the Bombay high court in the sensational murder of advocate Shahid Azmi. Is this still continuing? As Shahid’s reputation in the courts grew, his family moved from Govandi to a more respectable address at Taximen’s colony in Kurla, near his new office. Says a source close to the director, “Shahid’s family was present for all the screenings in the city. Even then, it has been over a year since the trial was slated to begin, but there has been no development since. Fight against prejudice, battle the oppressors, support the underdog.” Hansal Mehta, Rajkummar Rao remember Shahid Azmi on death anniversary. The film has received an A certificate for its release in cinema halls; will have to undergo further editing for TV. Shahid Kapoor is based on the life of lawyer and human rights activist, Shahid Azmi, who was assassinated in 2010 in Mumbai. The people asking for that help then murdered him. And finally on the the night of February 11 it happened. Information on Shahid Azmi was sketchy but somehow I saw my next film in his life. 3 major trials stayedAzmi got the three big trials of 2006 — the July 11 Mumbai train blasts, the Malegaon blasts, and the Aurangabad arms haul — stayed by challenging the use of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.“MCOCA is only applicable in cases of … In Urdu, Shaheed means martyred, Shahid— witness. All through the muchacclaimed film, Shahid, based on slain criminal lawyer Shahid Azmi, one can sense director Hansal Mehta aching to root his reel Shahid (play On Thursday, Rajasthan police took custody of him for his alleged involvement … Those men didn’t just kill my son, they killed humanity.”. Shahid’s youngest brother Khalid, who has followed in his brother’s footsteps to become a lawyer, spoke to Mirror about the delay in starting the trial. 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The accused in the murder should be investigated and punished at the earliest. In his time at Tihar jail, a maximum security prison in Delhi, Shahid continued his college education from Indira Gandhi National Open University, a distance learning university that has long been a haven for many prisoners hoping to reintegrate into mainstream society after they are released from the prison. Shahid Azmi's life has been marred with tragedies and trauma since his childhood. ASAD ASHRAF | 11 FEBRUARY, 2019. ART. “Yes, it was a great loss for me. He also was dating with Bollywood actress and co-star Kareena Kapoor. Khalid told the court that he would appoint senior counsel RV Mokashi to present the final arguments . ... "My son has been punished for he was serving the community", said his mother. That coupled with the applications filed by the accused added to the delay.”. Shahid often admitted that he ‘couldn’t be a radical’. Advocate Shahid Azmi, who is taking the case of Sadiq Sheikh and other accused on behalf of Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind sees a well thought out conspiracy against Muslims. Shahid is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Hansal Mehta.Jointly produced by Anurag Kashyap, UTV Spotboy and Sunil Bohra, it is based on the life of lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi, who was assassinated in 2010.The film stars Rajkummar Rao in the titular role; Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Prabhleen Sandhu and Baljinder Kaur appear in supporting roles. Shahid - the eponymous film about Shahid Azmi, the defence lawyer for one of three men accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks - had its world premiere at the recent Toronto Film Festival. He had certain ideas about life and stood by them,” she told The Citizen. Incorrect entries in the police files showed that the teenager had been apprehended from a Delhi market three days after he was actually detained in Mumbai. Shahid Kapoor is based on the life of lawyer and human rights activist, Shahid Azmi, who was assassinated in 2010 in Mumbai. He left behind a wall riddled with bullet holes and splattered with blood. Shahid’s life was no less than any legend. By teaching me what pain and humiliation were all about he awakened my heart to mercy. Shahid Kapoor is the son of well-known actress Neelima Azeem, who is a classical dancer as well as actress and his father Pankaj Kapoor. 'Shahid' is a real-life story of Mumbai-based lawyer Shahid Azmi, who was murdered in his office in suburban Kurla in February 2010. The film traces the awe-inspiring journey of an impoverished citizen who became an unlikely messiah for human rights and an inspiring … As a lawyer, he saw every client as a victim of a communalized police force. “The months of February and March even now are when our … 13 hours ago, Wedding Season Brings More Women to Hospital with Injuries from Rape I was too angry with the world, too disturbed by the prospect of my children inhabiting a deeply polarised world ridden with conflict and mistrust. DONATE. 14 hours ago, J&K - Everything has Changed, Nothing has Changed What are the challenges of making a biopic? Twenty-nine-year-old Shahid Azmi’smother, Rehana Azmi, would lovingly call him Fardeen Khan, after the Bollywood actor known for his boyish looks and inimitable style. “The trial may have been delayed but I believe in Allah, justice will be done.” She has one question for her son’s killers, “Can you ever sleep at night?”, Saying that every home deserves a son like Shahid, she said, “Even on the day he was murdered, Shahid rushed to his office because he got a call for help. 'Shahid Azmi's mother, too, would come on the sets at times and give her inputs. The man who gave us "Shahid" in 2013 brought another powerful biopic early in 2016. Many of them are… Shahid’s tryst with the law did not end there. However, his brilliance as a lawyer also drew the ire of ‘nationalist’ underworld dons such as Chhota Rajan, allegedly with the backing of people in power, as his brother Khalid has maintained throughout. Just like under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act, a confession under TADA could be used against him. Through these hardships I learned hard lessons. However, with little evidence against him, he was discharged in 2014. Young writer Sameer Gautam Singh gave me a script that had promise but way beyond my interest at that point. Father Son Relationship (4) Journalist (4) Prison (4) Train (4) Vengeance (4) 1970s (3) 1980s (3) Anger (3) Athlete (3) Bandit (3) Betrayal (3) Blood Splatter (3) ... A clash between Sultan and Shahid Khan leads to the expulsion of Khan from Wasseypur, and ignites a deadly blood feud spanning three generations. On February 8, 2018, the first witness was supposed to depose, however the court was on leave. Shahid, known for defending those accused in terror cases, was shot dead outside his office in Kurla in February 2010. NEW DELHI: “By showing me injustice, he taught me to love justice. “After the murder, our local Bar Association decided not to represent any of the accused, as the incident was a shock to us all,” said advocate Ajay Tripathi, one of Shahid’s closest friends, who also got Sanad (licence to practice) on the same day as Shahid. Earlier this week, Shetty was discharged by the Bombay high court in the sensational murder of advocate Shahid Azmi. On February 11, 2010, 32 year old lawyer and activist Shahid Azmi was gunned down by four men in his office at Taximen Colony, Kurla, Mumbai. Advocate Shahid Azmi, 32, was a strong advocate of reforming the criminal justice system. The account of Human Rights lawyer Shahid Azmi, an ordinary citizen with an extraordinary commitment to justice. My Son Was No Less Than a Legend: Remembering Shahid Azmi (1977–2010) Azmi’s brilliance as a lawyer also drew the ire of ‘nationalist’ dons such as Chhota Rajan. ... Anuradha Paudwal's son, Aditya Paudwal, passes away at 35. His life after acquittal was no less intense. In only a few months, the fifteen-year-old returned to his mother and three brothers, to their home in Govandi, one of the largest Muslim pockets in Mumbai. Learn how your comment data is processed. Director: Hansal Mehta | … Director: Hansal Mehta | Stars: Rajkummar Rao, Prabhleen Sandhu, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Baljinder Kaur. For a man who was the face of pro-bono legal defense of terror accused in the country, his family’s wait for justice has been excruciatingly slow. Shahid’s story also spoke … Before his murder Azmi had secured the acquittal of more than a dozen youth languishing in jail on false charges, and was representing another 50 accused under the various terror laws. Shahid Azmi’s life (1977-2010) exemplifies one answer to this perennial question. Director Hansal Mehta’s upcoming film, 'Shahid', tells the story of slain human rights activist Shahid Azmi. The death of Shahid Azmi in the evening of February 11, 2010 is in a series of lawyers thrashed, shot at, injured or killed across the country in the aftermath of bomb blasts. How Long Do Shudras Have to Continue Endorsing Insults. In his death, by ensuring the acquittal of an innocent, Shahid tried redressing the wrongful incarceration of a 15 year old Muslim boy in a city ravaged by communal riots, 17 years back. But Shahid bhai was made of another mettle. He was consistently being threatened over the phone. “Our brother is dead but his voice and ideas continue to resonate, even after nine years of martyrdom. At university, Shahid spoke with a slight stammer, talking only when spoken to. My Son Was No Less Than a Legend: Remembering Shahid Azmi (1977–2010), Azmi’s brilliance as a lawyer also drew the ire of ‘nationalist’ dons such as Chhota Rajan. Several programs are held throughout the country in his memory. Official Synopsis: Shahid is a work of fiction based on the fascinating true story of slain human rights activist & lawyer Shahid Azmi.Accused of terrorist links, he was imprisoned under a draconian law before he went on to become a fearless lawyer. His contribution was not only in terms of defending innocents, but also inspiring people towards the idea of justice,” Khalid exclaimed. Advocate Shahid Azmi was silenced in the year 2010 for standing against the lies and for fighting the cases of innocent Muslims who were falsely implicated by the State under false charges. Nine years after advocate Shahid Azmi was shot dead for staunchly representing the accused in their trials, the first witness has deposed in his murder trial, which started in December 2018. Love is the beginning of everything in life; it leads to unimaginable happiness. The account of Human Rights lawyer Shahid Azmi, an ordinary citizen with an extraordinary commitment to justice. There are at least three this year as well.”, His mother Rehana, 62, has not given up hope yet. By 2006, Shahid had more cases than he could handle. Shahid, who was nephew of Samajwadi Party leader and Govandi MLA Abu Asim Azmi, had also appeared as defence counsel for the accused in July 11 Mumbai local train blasts. Hansal Mehta, Rajkummar Rao remember Shahid Azmi on death anniversary. It was as if he knew that death was looming over him. Thousands bid farewell to Shahid Azmi. “While this sent a message out, the court was forced to adjourn the case several times, as the accused said they were yet to hire lawyers,” he added. ... You might say it has been long but as Shahid’s mother, she is yet to come in terms with what has happened to her son. 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Nine years after his death his case is still being heard across courts in Mumbai. A ‘communal harmony’ school in Gujarat : Will Hindu, Muslim fanatics learn? He knew why he had landed in the profession and didn’t want to reason it out with anyone. (Photo: Hansal Mehta/Twitter) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and his leading man Rajkummar Rao on Sunday celebrated seven years of their 2013 biographical drama Shahid with a series of pictures from the movie. [9] Mehta chose not to go with them as he feared that on seeing a filmmaker, Azmi's family and friends would "alter the version" of his life. Shahid was a rookie, but no one was surprised when he decided to defend Faisal Shaikh, Muzzammil Shaikh, Naved Khan and Zameer Khan in the 7/11 blasts case. On February 11, 2010, four gunmen stormed into Shahid Azmi ’s office in Mumbai and shot him dead. In a career spanning no more than seven years Azmi came to be regarded as one of the most articulate criminal lawyers in the fraternity. Thus, the only way to silence such a brave soul was to pull a bullet down his heart to extinguish the hopes of innocents. What’s in a name? According to him, this is a conspiracy to spoil the life of educated Muslim youths in jails. The name ‘Shahid’ could mean ‘witness’ or ‘martyred’ in Arabic. Shahid was a rookie, but no one was surprised when he decided to defend Faisal Shaikh, Muzzammil Shaikh, Naved Khan and Zameer Khan in the 7/11 blasts case. From attempting to become a terrorist to being wrongly imprisoned under a draconian anti-terrorism law to becoming a criminal lawyer Shahid traces the inspiring personal journey of a boy who became an unlikely messiah for human rights while following the rise of communal violence in India. 15 hours ago, The Economics Nobel Moves From the Philosophical to Ground Reality. You have faced death threats before. Remembering Shahid Azmi: Shahid was in love with the idea of justice. Fighting against injustice was the driving force of his life. Gurudwara Greeting for PM Generates Social Media Impact ... Rehana Azmi, after losing one son, extends consistent support to the work of the other son in the perilous path of justice, while the eldest brother, Arif Azmi, quietly backs his family. Advocate Shahid Azmi had been shot around 6 months before the judgment in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case was announced. Ironically, the pace for securing justice for Shahid himself has been much slower than those he stood for. Shahid’s success was becoming apparent. On a petition filed by the accused, the trial has now been expedited. His association with the trust continued through the 26/11 trial, where he represented Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed, who had been accused of preparing maps used by the terrorists. Disillusioned by the movement he returned home to Mumbai within months, only to be arrested later on charges of plotting kill some politicians. For Azmi’s office in Kurla not much has changed, except that CCTV cameras have been installed. The account of Human Rights lawyer Shahid Azmi, an ordinary citizen with an extraordinary commitment to justice. He worked on cases until late in the night, and helped free more and more people who had been held under the now repealed Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). The police detained him and charged him with several sections under the stringent Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act in 1994. Azmi’s mother, Rehana, who was deeply affected not just by her son’s death but also his nerve-wracking life over 32 years, today stands as a strong advocate for justice. Rajkummar Rao left a very strong mark with his very first film ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha’ (2010) and followed it up with effective performances in films like ‘Ragini MMS’ (2011) and ‘Kai Po Che’ (2013). Shahid Azmi. While two of the accused – Vinod Vichare and Pintu Dhagle – have been granted bail, two others – Devendra Jagtap and Hasmukh Solanki – continue to be behind bars. “Shahid knew that his end was near, it would emerge in every conversation and advice that he would give to us. His parents divorced when Shahid was only 3 years old, he stayed with his Mom. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. After his release, he simultaneously completed a course in journalism and a degree in law from Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai. Khalid Azmi, brother of slain advocate Shahid Azmi, threatened of being killed. After all, he had been to hell and back. These lines by the American lawyer Roy Black so inspired Shahid Azmi, that after being implicated on false charges of terror and spending years in jail, he decided to walk in Black’s footsteps and become a lawyer himself. “He was committed to defending Ansari even if death awaited him. In some other part of Mumbai, a young lawyer (Shahid Azmi) was killed in his office. Shahid Azmi murder trial: Nine years on, nobody has asked me about status of case, says brother Khalid The trial has just started in the Shahid Azmi’s murder case with the first of the prosecution’s 108 witnesses in the witness box, says advocate Khalid Azmi. October 14, 2013, 10:24 am explore: India After 'Shahid', Hansal Mehta to do another film based on real life story Although Shahid had been convicted by the special TADA court, his sentence was overturned by the Supreme Court a year later as the police had no evidence but a ‘confession’ against him. By Asaf Ali:. On February 11, 2010, 32 year old lawyer and activist Shahid Azmi was gunned down by four men in his office at Taximen Colony, Kurla, Mumbai. Shahid Azmi’s life (1977-2010) exemplifies one answer to this perennial question. ... director Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul Bhatt and others to prove that David Headley, who has been arrested by the FBI, had done the actual recce of … At the moment Inder Singh, who was the assistant at Shahid’s office in Kurla, is being presented in the court as witness to murder. Shahid Azmi was a young lawyer from Maharashtra, best known for his exemplary litigating skills in the trial courts of Mumbai. Hansal Mehta, who started his career as a director with a film on legalese called Jayate, is ready to make another film entitled Jayate on the slain defence lawyer Shahid Azmi. Synopsis: Shahid traces the true story of slain human rights activist and lawyer Shahid Azmi. Elder brother Arif is quite, a man of few words. It was a life which took to the legal profession with the objective of using law as a shield and tool in the quest for justice. He added that his brother had inspired thousands of young people from across the country to walk in his footsteps. Hansal Mehta, who started his career as a director with a film on legalese called Jayate, is ready to make another film entitled Jayate on the slain defence lawyer Shahid Azmi. Information on Shahid Azmi was sketchy but somehow I saw my next film in his life. He didn’t succumb to forces who wanted him to remain silent. Here are some high points of his career. It was a life which took to the legal profession with the objective of using law as a shield and tool in the quest for justice. NEW DELHI: “By showing me injustice, he taught me to love justice. He convinced a trust Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind to bear the legal expenses to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the validity of a section of the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) in their case. Being the mother she still hasn't come to terms with her son's death and gets inconsolable,' adds Raj Kumar. Advocacy, Human Rights, Justice, Kractivism, Law, Minority Rights, Politics, Religion, The family has been denied justice for long. This was just another day for Rehana Azmi. Azmi had received threats earlier and was even attacked with sharp weapons outside his office following which he was hospitalised for some days. Two people barged into his office as clients and shot him at point blank range,“ Khalid recalled. How do you tell a story which is true to Azmi's life and highlights his contribution to the society and simultaneously make a … Shahid continued to do his bit for the men he believed were falsely implicated by the investigating agencies, until his last breath on February 11, 2010, when he was shot dead in his office by men who had approached him under the guise of seeking legal advice. While Shahid changed and put his lawyer’s uniform to rest for the day, Rehana started preparing tea for him. Their bail applications were rejected by the Supreme Court last year. He was charged under TADA (the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Prevention Act) and having spent five years in prison he returned to society resolute, to stand up for others still languishing in jail as he had. "Shahid Azmi's mother too would come on the sets at times and give her inputs. Made on a controlled budget, the film produced by UTV Spotboy, Sunil Bohra and Anurag Kashyap has received rave reviews at Indian Film Festival of Stuttgart, Toronto International Film Festival 2012. "Shahid Azmi's mother too would come on the sets at times and give her inputs. The court also accepted the appointment of Khalid Azmi, 29, younger brother of murdered lawyer Shahid Azmi, ... director Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul Bhatt and others to prove that David Headley, who has been arrested by the FBI, had done the actual recce of the 26/11 targets. They entered through the door of his chamber, shot two bullets at his chest, and fled. Jailbird don set to walk free soon - Three years after he was deported from Bangkok with a lot of fanfare by the Mumbai crime branch, underworld don Santosh Shetty is on the verge of being a free-man. He paid the police back for what he had gone through; he broke down every case to the minutest of details, astonishing everyone with his grasp of the art of crossexamination. Is Congress the Biggest Hurdle in Opposition Efforts to Defeat the BJP? ... Hansal Mehta, director of Shahid, said, “We will see what can be done about it. Elder brother Arif is quite, a man of few words. You could see that Shahid's loss was like the loss of a son for him. The quote by Roy Black is still hanging on the wall. There were the likes of Fahim Ansari, incarcerated on charges of drawing maps for the 26/11 terror attacks. Her son, Shahid Azmi, a Mumbai-based lawyer handling criminal and human rights cases at trial courts as well the High Court, had just returned from work. The film is a biographical movie based on the story of human rights activists and lawyer Shahid Azmi. March 09, 2016 12:18 pm. Two of the accused, Vinod Pichare and Pintu Bhagle, have been granted bail in the case while the other two, Devendra Jagtap and Hasmukh Solanki, are still in jail. You could see that Shahid's loss was like the loss of a son for him. Singh agreed, and Mehta sent him along with his son Jai Mehta to Azmi's hometown to meet his family. NEW DELHI: “By showing me injustice, he taught me to love justice. His practice had been a massive setback for the Mumbai Police, who often tried brushing the errors in their investigation under the carpet, aided by incompetent lawyers representing the accused, especially in terror-related cases.https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/crime/shahid-azmis-murder-they-didnt-just-kill-my-son-but-also-humanity/articleshow/62857742.cms. All injustices, particularly murders are injurious to the functioning of a civil society. All through the muchacclaimed film, Shahid, based on slain criminal lawyer Shahid Azmi, one can sense director Hansal Mehta aching to root his reel Shahid (play Singh was with Azmi in the office when bullets were pumped into Shahid’s body. “Shahid bhai’s last days fighting for Fahim were extremely critical. Azmi’s life, well reported and also depicted in Hansal Mehta’s film Shahid, was full of twists and turns with some contentious events. He would point out that after him someone would have to take the battle ahead. He had seen the system closely, and attended court trials as a terror accused before being exonerated by the courts of all charges against him. His reputation made him legal counsel for several organisations helping the families of people falsely implicated on charges of terror. Here are some high points of his career. 15 hours ago, Global Warming Causes Sharp Rise in Natural Disasters in India since 2005: Study Tripathi fears that it will be the accused who will ultimately benefit from this delay. Shahid Azmi was shot dead on February 11, 2010 and eight years, and at least 12 court transfers later, the trial of the four men accused of murdering him is yet to begin. The court also accepted the appointment of Khalid Azmi, 29, younger brother of murdered lawyer Shahid Azmi, to represent accused Fahim Ansari. Azmi was no ordinary lawyer. Perhaps, Shahid Azmi’s story instilled a sense of courage in him too. 'Shahid' is a real-life story of Mumbai-based lawyer Shahid Azmi, who was murdered in his office in suburban Kurla in February 2010. They interviewed his family members and friends for two months. 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