Zeeshan Husain

Zeeshan Husain is a research associate at Sabar Institute, Kolkata.

Joined: February 19, 2024
Articles: 6

Film Review

‘Sadgati’: A Review

Sadgati (1981)Director: Satyajit Ray.Producer: Doordarshan Dukhi is a god-fearing person from a Dalit caste. He stays in a village with his kind and loving wife, Jhuria. Their daughter needs to be betrothed and the ritual can only be solemnised by…

Zeeshan Husain
April 19, 2025

Book Review

“Moderate or Militant: Images of India’ Muslims”: A Review

In this book, I sensed a vision for the future of the Muslims in India that Mushirul Hasan must have dreamt of. He wanted Muslims to be a securer of justice not only for Muslims but also for the non-Muslims of the world. This is a message for global peace and communal harmony.

Zeeshan Husain
October 8, 2024

Film Review

Fragrance of Love- A film by Muzaffar Ali

Pluralism is Islam's hallmark. This film foregrounds this aspect through art, architecture, trade, craft, music, song, poetry, philosophy.

Zeeshan Husain
May 27, 2024

Film Review

Anjuman (1986): A Review

Anjuman, both the film and the character, is not exclusively about the protagonist. It is equally about the firmness and courage shown by fellow embroiderers as a collective.

Zeeshan Husain
April 28, 2024

Opinion

Our Idea of India

The idea of India must be inclusive and self-reflexive. Our task for the future is to keep the flame of this ‘inclusivity’ and ‘self-reflexivity’ burning.

Zeeshan Husain
February 19, 2024

‘Sadgati’: A Review

Waqf: A universal model of compassion and welfare

“Moderate or Militant: Images of India’ Muslims”: A Review

Fragrance of Love- A film by Muzaffar Ali

Anjuman (1986): A Review

Our Idea of India