Chidiya (English: Little bird) is a Bollywood[1] film directed by Mehran Amrohi.[2] The film features Svar Kamble, Ayush Pathak and Vinay Pathak. It is produced by Faqhrul Husaini. Vinay Pathak aka Bali plays a Marathi character in the film.[3][4] Shailendra Barve created the music.
| Chidiya | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mehran Amrohi |
| Written by | Mehran Amrohi |
| Produced by | Faqhrul Husaini Akbar Hussaini Sudhir Kolte Vinit Rukari |
| Starring | Vinay Pathak Amruta Subhash Svar Kamble Ayush Pathak Hetal Gada Inaamulhaq (Cameo) |
| Cinematography | Vikas Joshi |
| Edited by | Mohit Takalkar |
| Music by | Score: Shailendra Barve Lyrics: Jeetendra Joshi Mehran Amrohi |
Production company | Key Media Works LLP |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot edit
The film is the story of two kids aged 9 and 10, their dreams and the flight of their imaginations. Vinay Pathak plays the role of their uncle who helps them to achieve what they want. Amruta Subhash is playing the role of their mother.[5]
Star cast edit
- Vinay Pathak as Bali
- Amruta Subhash as Vaishnavi
- Inaamulhaq (Cameo)
- Brijendra Kala as Suraj
- Svar Kamble as Shanu
- Ayush Pathak as Bua
- Hetal Gada as Ishani
- Sandeep Pathak as Tapan
Production edit
Shooting of the film took place in Kamal Amrohi Studio, Mumbai and post production was completed in spring 2016.[6]
Reception edit
Chidiya was recommended by the NFDC 'Film Bazar'.[7] Chidiya was the official entry in international competition section of prestigious 56th Zlín Film Festival, Czech Republic and was widely appreciated.[8] Chidiya's director Mehran Amrohi won best debutant director award at Dada Sahab Phalke International Film Festival, Delhi. Chidiya was also selected in the official competition section of Kinodiseea International Film Festival, Bucharest, Romania. South Asia International Film Festival, New York, U.S. Kino Kino International Film Festival, Croatia. Spirit of Fire International Film Festival, Russia, Kinoclub International Film Festival, Poland and International Film Festival for Children and Adults, Iran
Awards edit
Chidiya won many awards in various film festivals.
- Silver Knight Award - Golden Knight International Film Festival, Russia
- Best Film - SMILE International film festival, New Delhi, India
- Second Best Film Award (Golden Elephant) - The 20th International Children's Film Festival, Hyerabad
- Best Debutant Director- South Asia International Film Festival, New York
- Best Debutant Director- Dada Shaeb Phalke International Film Festival, New Delhi
References edit
- ^ "Vinay Pathak's first children film". Indian Express. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "People appreciate my work". Filmfare. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Vinay Pathak turns Marathi Manus". Times of India. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ Chakraborty, Aniket (7 March 2017). "India participates in Spirit of Fire film festival". Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "बच्चों की फिल्म चिड़िया में दिखेंगे विनय पाठक". Aaj Samaj. Retrieved 5 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "मैं फिल्म की अच्छी मार्केटिंग नहीं कर पाता: विनय पाठक". Navbharat Times. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "FILM BAZAAR RECOMMENDS 32 FILM PROJECTS TO WATCH OUT THIS YEAR". Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
- ^ "Chidiya in Zlin International Film Festival". Retrieved 10 November 2015.
