Based on Hamlet, Haider is the third film in the Shakespearean trilogy written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. The screenplays of Omkara and Maqbool will also be published by HarperCollins India at the same time.

Shot in Kashmir, the film faced protests from the locals but was able to complete its schedule. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Shraddha Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan Khan. Shahid Kapoor is co-producing Haider along with Bhardwaj and UTV.