Tees
Synopsis
Spanning across 90 years, follow a middle-class Muslim family across three generations. 2042. Six months after his manuscript titled Tees (30) is rejected for publication by the Literature and Arts Commission, Anhad Draboo, a young freelance prostitute, meets Niharika, a “reader” from the Commission – who has been searching for Anhad ever since she read his manuscript. 2018. Zia Draboo, a corporate lawyer living in Mumbai and all set to buy the flat she has been renting with her partner Meera, finds out she cannot buy it because of the Housing Society’s resistance to her name. 1989-90. Ayesha, a housebound State Radio newsreader in Srinagar, Kashmir, reaches out to her childhood friend Usha to solicit help from her husband – a government official. She needs it for her own husband, Ghulam Muhammad, who faces bankruptcy and ruin amongst rising unrest in the city.
Top Cast
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Naseeruddin Shah
Gasha
Huma Qureshi
Zia Draboo/Bunny
Manisha Koirala
Ayesha Draboo
Kalki Koechlin
Chairwoman
Neeraj Kabi
Ghulam Mohammad Draboo
Divya Dutta
Usha Handoo
Zoya Hussain
Niharika
Shashank Arora
Anhad Draboo
Faisal Rashid
Mayank Mishra
Ivanka Das
Teetu
Ruchi Pujara
Meera Srivasatava
Archana Patel
Upasana
Rohan Joshi
Young Gasha
Dibakar Banerjee
Rajeev Kaul (Voice)
Araham Sawant
Farhan
Deepak Parashar
Deepak Parashar (Voice)
Lakshvir Saran
Vikesh
Noman Qayani
Norman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dharamshala International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Screenplay & Story
- Dibakar Banerjee, Gaurav Solanki
- Original Title
- Tees
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Dibakar Banerjee Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dibakar Banerjee
Dibakar Banerjee, Gaurav Solanki
Ranjan Palit
Rohit Khaitan
Department Leadership Roster
Dibakar Banerjee
Director
Ranjan Palit
Director of Photography
Laxmi Keluskar
Production Design
Dibakar Banerjee
Writer
Gaurav Solanki
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tees
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tees about?
Spanning across 90 years, follow a middle-class Muslim family across three generations. 2042. Six months after his manuscript titled Tees (30) is rejected for publication by the Literature and Arts Commission, Anhad Draboo, a young freelance prostitute, meets Niharika, a “reader” from the Commission – who has been searching for Anhad ever since she read his manuscript. 2018. Zia Draboo, a corporate lawyer living in Mumbai and all set to buy the flat she has been renting with her partner Meera, finds out she cannot buy it because of the Housing Society’s resistance to her name. 1989-90. Ayesha, a housebound State Radio newsreader in Srinagar, Kashmir, reaches out to her childhood friend Usha to solicit help from her husband – a government official. She needs it for her own husband, Ghulam Muhammad, who faces bankruptcy and ruin amongst rising unrest in the city.
Who directed Tees?
Tees was directed by Dibakar Banerjee.
Who stars in Tees?
The principal cast of Tees includes Naseeruddin Shah, Huma Qureshi, Manisha Koirala, Kalki Koechlin, Neeraj Kabi.
When was Tees released and how long is it?
Tees was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.