Half Pants Full Pants

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Half Pants Full Pants
GenreComedy, Drama
Written byAnand Suspi
Directed byV.K. Prakash
StarringSonali Kulkarni
Ashish Vidyarthi
Kartik Vijan
Ashwanth Ashokkumar
Music byRatheesh Vega
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
ProducerRachita Arya
CinematographyR. Ganesh
EditorSuresh Urs
Running time25-30 minutes
Original release
Release16 December 2022 (2022-12-16)

Half Pants Full Pants is a Hindi comedy-drama show that made its debut on Amazon Prime on December 16, 2022. The show is based on Anand Suspi's memoir with the same title, and it was adapted and created by Mani Prasad. Suspi, Prasad, and Gaurav Mishra collaborated on the writing, while V. K. Prakash directed it. The show is produced by OML Studios and features National Award winner Sonali Kulkarni, [1] Ashish Vidyarthi, Kartik Vijan, and Ashwanth Ashokkumar in the lead roles. [2] [3]

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Overview

Half Pants Full Pants is a series that originated from Anand Suspi's autobiographical novel of the same name. The adaptation was done by Mani Prasad, with Suspi, Prasad, and Gaurav Mishra contributing to the writing. VK Prakash directed the series. The story is set in Rajiv Gandhi's India, a time before the introduction of changes to the national economic policy. It was a time when a 50-paisa coin was worth more than Bitcoin, and the price of a cassette could cause Anand to worry. The series plays out in Tweeland, also known as Malgudi, a small town in South India before the age of the internet and mobile phones. The story revolves around the ambitious seven-year-old boy, Anand, also known as Dabba, who lives in this town. Along with his friend, Giddi, they embark on adventures that make audiences nostalgic for the good old days of mischief and innocence. [4]

Production

Casting

The movie stars some actors including Ashish Vidyarthi who portrays the role of Dabba's father and Sonali Kulkarni as her mother. The character of Dabba is played by Ashwanth Ashokkumar. [5]

Writer

Anand Suspi is a seasoned advertising professional with 25+ years of experience. He started his client-servicing career at Mudra Mumbai in 1995 and has worked at agencies like Rediffusion DY&R and Grey Worldwide. Since 2002, he has been associated with Lowe Mumbai and manages his own agency, Andand Brand Partners Pvt Ltd, in Gurugram. Anand is highly regarded for his creativity, strategic thinking, and successful campaign execution. His contributions have earned him industry recognition and a strong reputation in the field.

Release

Amazon's Prime Video announced the premiere of Half Pants Full Pants on December 16, 2022. [6] The series trailer features a little boy named Anand, aka Dabba, who is different from other kids in his town and has many dreams and interests. Despite facing challenges, he sets out to achieve his dreams. Anand is fascinated by trains and journeys, and his father being a rail driver, gets to enjoy it to the fullest. [5]

Reception

Archika Khurana in her review for The Times of India, describes "Given the abundance of fast-paced content offered by various OTT platforms, ‘Half Pants Full Pants’ emerges as a calming and blissful trip down memory lane to your bachpan that is unquestionably worthwhile." [7]

The series was given a rating of 2.5 stars out of 5 by Subham Kulkarni from Koimoi. In his review, he mentioned that "It sets out to be a heart-warming watch but losses its way in the middle. Could have been a show we rejoiced about, but ended up being a surface-level adaptation." [2]

In her article for Scroll.in , Nandini Ramnath described the charming demeanor of Ashwanth Kumar, the group of kind-hearted children, and the heartfelt portrayals of the adult characters played by Ashish Vidyarthi and Sonali Kulkarni, who portrayed Anand's parents. These factors helped to maintain the fabricated paradise depicted in the film. [8]

Episodes

Season 1

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Magnet King"VK Prakash12 April 2022 (2022-16-12)
Dabba is approached by a pair of boys from the nearby convent school to convert their 10-paise coins into magnets. He sees this as an opportunity to become the Magnet King of their small town and begins to dream of the possibilities.
2"B D Special"VK Prakash12 April 2022 (2022-16-12)
At the station, a buzz spreads about the arrival of a new train, the B D Special. Rumors suggest that the train is packed with imported chocolates, causing excitement among the crowd. Dabba, eager to grab his portion, becomes entangled in a plot to steal from the train.
3"Best Of Md. Rafi"VK Prakash12 April 2022 (2022-16-12)
Dabba's father decides to transfer him from the railway school to the convent school. As a result, he meets new acquaintances. Wanting to make amends for his past misbehavior, Dabba does everything he can to save money and purchase a Md. Rafi cassette for his mother's birthday.
4"Oh God!"VK Prakash12 April 2022 (2022-16-12)
Dabba gazes into the toilet and spots some blood. He firmly believes that he is being punished by God for consuming non-vegetarian food and taking money from the temple. Dabba puts all his efforts into pleading for forgiveness from God.
5"Dabba Lee"VK Prakash12 April 2022 (2022-16-12)
After viewing the film `Enter The Dragon', Dabba becomes fixated on Bruce Lee and implores his father to allow him to study karate. However, Subbarao declines, prompting Dabba to take matters into his own hands.
6"Mystery Five"VK Prakash12 April 2022 (2022-16-12)
There has been a surge of burglaries in the locality. Subbarao's bicycle and Ashwini's pet dog Timmy have been stolen. In response, Dabba and his companions establish a private investigation firm to track down the group of thieves.
7"Detective Drummer"VK Prakash12 April 2022 (2022-16-12)
Dabba develops an intense passion for drumming and decides to run away from home to join the Sampath Orchestra. Despite his loved ones' frantic search for him, he eventually uncovers the harsh reality behind the troupe. Dabba finds himself stuck with a group of thieves and experiences immense fear for his safety.
8"Mr. Prime Minister"VK Prakash12 April 2022 (2022-16-12)
Dabba feels ashamed when he discovers that his name has been published in the newspaper for being lost. He resolves to do something remarkable to regain his honor. He composes a letter to the Prime Minister. Simultaneously, Subbarao has a chance encounter with a renowned movie director and recognizes that they were childhood pals.

Awards & Recognition

Half Pants Full Pants has been shortlisted in 2 categories at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards. In the Indian Television Academy Awards, [9] Half Pants Full Pants has been shortlisted in Jury Top 5, in 7 categories: Best Series - Comedy (OTT) Best Director - Comedy (OTT) Best Actor - Comedy (OTT) Best Actress - Comedy (OTT) Best Story (OTT) Best DoP (OTT) Best Art Director (OTT)

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