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      • Country of Blind is a 2023 Indian film in Hindi and English, directed and written by Rahhat Shah Kazmi. The film features a cast including Hina Khan, Mir Sarwar, Anushka Sen, Ahmer Haider and others. It is based on the 1904 story of the same name by H. G. Wells. The film gained significant attention and was one of three Indian films considered for the 2024 Academy Award nominations (Oscars 2024).


      Plot


      The film follows Abhimanyu, an expert mountaineer, who falls into a remote and isolated society inhabited by blind people. This society has existed for fifteen generations, cut off from the rest of the world. Abhimanyu attempts to use his advantage as a sighted person to gain control, but his efforts lead to unexpected consequences, resulting in his entrapment.


      Cast


      Hina Khan as Gosha
      Shoib Nikash Shah as Abhimanyu
      Ahmer Haider as Vishwa
      Inaamulhaq as Paras
      Anushka Sen as Nandini
      Pradhuman Singh as Rajan
      Namita Lal as Mayatri
      Mir Sarwar as Ved Ji
      Hussein Khan as Guru Ji
      Jitendra Rai as Raghuraj
      Farhana Bhat as Rameshwari
      Yulian Caesar as The Mountaineer
      Rahhat Shah Kazmi as Old Man (credited as Rahat Kazmi)


      Release


      The film was released in the USA on 6 October 2023. It received international praise for its storytelling and production quality.


      Reception


      The film has been well received by critics, holding an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 and a perfect score of 5/5 on Rotten Tomatoes.However, some reviews have noted mixed opinions. For instance, Outlook India reviewed the film, highlighting Hina Khan's earnest performance but critiquing the screenplay as lackluster.


      Notable Achievements


      Hina Khan celebrated the inclusion of Country of Blind in the Oscars 2024 consideration list, expressing pride and excitement. The actress highlighted the film's achievement alongside other notable films like '2018' and '12th Fail,' marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage.


      References




      External links


      Country of Blind at IMDb

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