Want 'Identity Card' to earn respect of audience: Rahat Kazmi

Filmmaker Rahat Kazmi is not concerned about the box office result of his latest release 'Identity Card', but hopes that the Kashmir-based film strikes the right chord with the audience.
Kazmi's film, which hit theatres today, showcases the significance of "identity" and "dignity" of people of Kashmir during 25-years long militancy in J&K. It has also garnered acclaim at several film festivals around the world.
"I believe that there are films that fill your bank account and there are films that fill your heart account. This film falls in the second category. We want the film to get respect and people to understand the content. I am happy that people who have watched the film have appreciated my efforts. I am not worried about recovering the cost," Kazmi told PTI.

The filmmaker, who made his directorial debut with 'Dekh Bhai Dekh', which starred Gracy Singh, says he is aware that his film will not do a business of Rs 100 crore
"It is a low-budget film so we cannot really expect it to get Rs 100 crore business, that is not our aim. I am glad that actors in my films did not charge much and some senior actors did not even charge anything," he said.
Kazmi said 'Identity Card' is very different from the films that have been previously made on Kashmir as his film is not very intense and is laced with humour.

"In Kashmir you cannot step out of your home without an identity card. That is an intriguing subject which has not been delved with before. Also previous films have been very intense and dark but 'Identity Card' has a lot of humour elements but not reckless comedy," he said.