IMDb 7.3 2024 HD

We Are Faheem & Karun

We Are Faheem & Karun

2024
Drama Romance
81 min NR India
9 / 10
7.3 IMDB

Karun, a young security officer from South India, is stationed in Gurez, a remote village in Kashmir. One day, a charming man named Faheem comes to the check…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Onir
Starring
Mir Salman / Sana Javed / Akash Menon / Mir Tawseef

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Reviews

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Jasmine Kaur
Mar 17, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This film offers a poignant glimpse into a love story burdened by circumstance. Mir Salman and Akash Menon anchor the narrative with compelling performances, their unspoken affections speaking volumes. The film’s exploration of societal taboos and professional constraints,…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 17, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

We Are Faheem & Karun is a quietly devastating exploration of love and identity. The performances by Mir Salman and Akash Menon are nothing short of superb, imbuing their characters with a profound sense of longing and quiet…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 17, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of We Are Faheem & Karun is undeniably potent, exploring the complexities of a same-sex romance in a region fraught with social and religious conservatism. Mir Salman and Akash Menon convey the emotional weight of their…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 17, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A deeply affecting portrayal of forbidden love, We Are Faheem & Karun is a testament to the power of understated performance. Akash Menon as Karun and Mir Salman as Faheem deliver nuanced portrayals, their chemistry simmering beneath the…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 17, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

We Are Faheem & Karun presents a tender, albeit tragically constrained, love story. Mir Salman and Akash Menon inhabit their roles with a quiet intensity, conveying a deep emotional connection that is palpable despite the characters' enforced silences.…

FAQs

The romance between Faheem and Karun is described as 'doomed' due to profound external pressures. Faheem grapples with strict religious and societal taboos surrounding homosexuality, preventing him from living openly. Simultaneously, Karun's profession as a security officer demands discretion and adherence to a public persona that necessitates hiding his true self and his relationship.