The series Kaafir, featuring Dia Mirza, was re-released as a film on ZEE5 on April 4, 2025. This production draws inspiration from the real-life story of Shehnaz Parveen and follows Kainaaz (played by Dia Mirza), a Kashmiri woman who inadvertently crosses the Line of Control and is subsequently imprisoned in India on false charges of being a militant. In a recent interview, Dia reflected on the distressing experience of filming a harrowing rape scene in Kaafir, revealing that she felt physically ill afterward.

Dia Mirza on rape scene in Kaafir

During In an interview with CNN-News18, Dia Mirza discussed the challenges she faced while filming the rape scene in Kaafir, describing it as both physically and mentally taxing. 

"After we completed filming that scene, I was trembling. I recall feeling so overwhelmed that I ended up vomiting once we finished the entire sequence. The emotional and physical toll of those moments was immense. When you immerse your entire being into the reality of that experience, you truly feel it—every aspect of it," the actress remarked.

Dia Mirza on Kaafir turning into a film again

In an In a previous interview with Mid Day, Mirza discussed her views on the adaptation of Kaafir into a film. The actress mentioned that the project had been on hold for an extended time after its initial development. However, ZEE5 has now shown interest in transforming the show into a series, prompting writer Bhavani Iyer to revise the material.

More about Kaafir

Kaafir, This poignant thriller draws inspiration from the real-life account of Shehnaz Parveen. It follows the journey of Kainaaz Akhtar (played by Dia Mirza), a Pakistani woman who inadvertently crossed the Line of Control and subsequently spent seven years in an Indian prison. An Indian journalist named Vedant (portrayed by Mohit Raina) becomes resolute in his mission to assist her and her daughter Seher, who was born during her mother's incarceration, in their quest for liberation. The narrative underscores the plight of individuals wrongfully imprisoned and emphasizes the critical need for justice for the innocent.

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