Mister Come Tomorrow Explained

Mister, Come Tomorrow
Director:Shamas Nawab Siddiqui
Producer:Nawazuddin Siddiqui[1]
Starring:Jai hind Kumar
Maneesha Marzare
Editing:Sadique Iqbal
Runtime:17 minutes
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Mister, Come Tomorrow[2] is a 2015 short film directed by Shamas Nawab Siddiqui and produced by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It is the debut film of the latter as producer.[3] The film deals with the controversial Islamic practice of Nikah halala.[2]

Plot

Imtiaz divorces his wife in anger but soon realizes his mistake and wants her back. However, as per the Nikah Halala law, he can only get her back by marrying her to someone else who must consummate the marriage. So he arranges her marriage to someone else. But the day after the Nikah (Marriage) when Imtiaz goes to get his wife back, her new husband is not ready to divorce her as he wants to reap the benefits of this marriage. He fools Imtiaz by claiming that he hasn't consummated the marriage yet, and therefore Imtiaz cannot take his wife back. Imtiaz struggles daily to get his wife back.[4] [5] [6]

Cast

Reactions

The film won 10 international awards and was well received by some by the Muslim community, especially women.

The film evoked an angry response from Islamic clerics like Maulana Arshad Farooqui, the chairman of Fatwa Online of Deoband, criticized Nawazuddin and said he didn't know Shariyat. Qazi Rohan of Madarsa Abibul Uloom, condemned Nawazuddin and his brother for questioning an Islamic practice despite being Muslim.[10]

Shaista Amber, the head of the All India Muslim Women's Personal Law Board (AIMWPLB) was supportive of the movie and said, "If the government supports me, I would like to screen this movie in villages where the community’s women are exploited through misuse of such laws. In fact, the exploitation is nothing short of rape."[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nawazuddin Siddiqui: I'm prod that I can call myself a successful producer. www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times Of India.
  2. Web site: Nawazuddin Sddiqui production short film Miyaan Kal Aana Mister Come Tomorrow in California. www.indianexpress.com. Indian Express.
  3. Web site: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Miss Cannes 2015 Miyan Kal Aana premiere. filmibeat.com. Filmi Beat.
  4. Web site: Mister Come Tomorrow Miyaan Kal Aana, directed by Shamaz Nawab Siddiqu.
  5. Web site: Nawazuddin Siddiqui's brother makes his Cannes debut this year. www.hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times.
  6. Web site: Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns producer for a short film. Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama.
  7. Web site: Miyan Kal Aana: Mister Come Tomorrow. Deccan Chronicle. Deccan Chronicle.
  8. Web site: Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns producer for his brother's short fim "Mister Come Tomorrow. www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times Of India.
  9. Web site: Miyaan Kal Aana: Mister Come Tomorrow. www.mid-day.com. Mid Day.
  10. News: Pandey. Manish Chandra. 24 January 2018. Now, a movie based on 'Halala' angers clerics. Hindustan Times.