Chidiya (film)

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Chidiya
Directed byMehran Amrohi
Written byMehran Amrohi
Produced byFaqhrul Husaini
Akbar Hussaini
Sudhir Kolte
Vinit Rukari
Starring Vinay Pathak
Amruta Subhash
Svar Kamble
Ayush Pathak
Hetal Gada
Inaamulhaq (Cameo)
CinematographyVikas Joshi
Edited byMohit Takalkar
Music byScore:
Shailendra Barve
Lyrics:
Jeetendra Joshi
Mehran Amrohi
Production
company
Key Media Works LLP
Release date
  • May 28, 2016 (2016-05-28)(Zlín Film Festival)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

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.

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Plot

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

Production

Shooting of the film took place in Kamal Amrohi Studio, Mumbai and post production was completed in spring 2016. [6]

Reception

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

Chidiya won many awards in various film festivals.

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