Anwar (Hindi: अनवर) is a 2007 Indian romantic thriller film written and directed by Manish Jha, who is famous for his work in Matrubhoomi.

A guilt-ridden Anwar takes shelter in an ancient Hindu temple in Dholpur, carrying a bag containing drawings of mandirs and notes on Krishna, Mirabai, and Mehru.

Set against the post-9/11 scenario, amidst the craze for Valentine's Day, Britney Spears, Osama bin Laden, George W. Bush, and the American way of life, Anwar must now examine his options.

The film was inspired by the director's experience in New York two days after the 9/11 attacks when he was detained by the police and interrogated for five hours, who presumed him to be a Muslim, since he was unshaven and had long hair.

[3] The film was directed by Manish Jha with Faiza Ahmad Khan, Arghya Lahiri, Rishab Seth, and Meghna Sethy as assistant directors.

[6] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated it 1 out of 5 stars, stating "Anwar tries to make a statement, but too many sub-plots in the screenplay spoil the show.

The songs are sure to appeal to the connoisseurs of good music and called 'Maula Mere' and 'Tose Naina Lagey' standout winning tracks by composer Mithoon.