Zubeidaa Marks 25 Years Highlighting Women's Stories with Rahman's Music

Marking 25 years since its 2001 release, Shyam Benegal's film 'Zubeidaa,' written by Khalid Mohamed, portrays the life of Zubeida Begum, Mohamed's mother, highlighting women's struggles in a male-dominated society. The film, part of Benegal's trilogy on Muslim women, features music by A.R. Rahman, which helped recover production costs amid challenges for woman-centric films. 'Zubeidaa' reflects societal constraints on women and remains notable for its emotional depth and cultural impact.