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As Zubaan completes ten years since its release, filmmaker Mozez Singh is looking back at the film that marked a deeply personal milestone in his life and career.
The musical drama, also marked Mozez Singh’s feature film directorial debut, introduced audiences to a unique, soulful narrative starring Vicky Kaushal, who has since gone on to become one of the most celebrated actors of his generation.
Reflecting on the decade-long milestone, Mozez shared a montage of the film’s BTS, captioning, “Zubaan was a turning point in my life. It was a film that I had to make, no matter what. It took me seven years to get it off the ground. It was a monumental challenge, but I just couldn’t give up on it. I had to make this film. It truly felt like a calling,” he said.
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The filmmaker also spoke about how the journey of making the film became one of the most fulfilling experiences of his life. “Making it became the most exhilarating experience of my life. It felt like I was living my truest self. It was pure, unadulterated joy,” Mozez added. He believes the film’s real impact unfolded in unexpected ways. “Zubaan didn’t do well at the box office, but sometimes success comes in ways you cannot imagine. For me, the success lies in the fact that I got to live my dream, to make and release a film in theatres. That experience instilled in me a determination for life,” he reflected.
Over the years, the film continued to find its audience, with many discovering it long after its theatrical release, something the filmmaker says reaffirmed his belief in storytelling driven by honesty. “So many people discovered the film months after it released and reached out to say how much it meant to them. That’s when I realised that anything made with the purity of intention will always find its way. True success can be delayed, but it will never be denied.”
As Zubaan completes a decade, filmmaker Mozez Singh says the film remains one of the most important chapters of his journey as a storyteller. Reflecting on its lasting impact, he shares, “All the work I’ve done in the last ten years has happened because of Zubaan. The film made me fearless and gave me the courage to keep pushing myself harder each time.” The film also opened new creative avenues for the director, eventually leading him to helm the docu-film Famous: Yo Yo Honey Singh for Netflix and the series Human starring Shefali Shah, Vishal Jethwa and Kirti Kulhari, with his sensitive handling of music and storytelling in Zubaan playing a key role in shaping these opportunities.
