Issaq
Synopsis
A contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in the backdrop of Varanasi in the UP heartland, complete with naxalism, sand mining mafia and of course the timeless love story.
Top Cast
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Prateik Smita Patil
Rahul Mishra
Amyra Dastur
Bachchi Kashyap
Evelyn Sharma
Rosaline
Ravi Kishan
Teeta Singh
Rajeshwari Sachdev
Paro Kashyap
Makrand Deshpande
Baba
Neena Gupta
Amma
Prashant Narayanan
Naxal
Sudhir Pandey
Vishwanarayan Kashyap
Sandeep Bose
Manohar Mishra
Amit Sial
Murari
Vineet Kumar Singh
Bihata
Malini Awasthi
Manorama
Yuri Suri
Minister
Ishtiyak Khan
Reporter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manish Tiwary
- Screenplay & Story
- Padmaja Thakore-Tiwary
- Original Score
- Prashant Pillai
- Original Title
- Issaq
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manish Tiwary
Padmaja Thakore-Tiwary
Prashant Pillai
Department Leadership Roster
Manish Tiwary
Director
Padmaja Thakore-Tiwary
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Issaq
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What is Issaq about?
A contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in the backdrop of Varanasi in the UP heartland, complete with naxalism, sand mining mafia and of course the timeless love story.
Who directed Issaq?
Issaq was directed by Manish Tiwary.
Who stars in Issaq?
The principal cast of Issaq includes Prateik Smita Patil, Amyra Dastur, Evelyn Sharma, Ravi Kishan, Rajeshwari Sachdev.
When was Issaq released and how long is it?
Issaq was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Issaq?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Issaq was composed by Prashant Pillai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Issaq?
Issaq holds official age classifications: IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.).