In Search of the Sky

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In Search of the Sky
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Braj Vimukt
Directed byJitank Singh Gurjar
Screenplay byPooja Vishal Sharma
Jitank Singh Gurjar
Produced byPooja Vishal Sharma
Madhhu Shharma
Arpan Raut
Akarshi Jaiswal
Navin Shetty
StarringNikhil Yadav
Raghvendra Bhadoriya
Meghna Agarwal
CinematographyShelly Sharma
Edited byPavan Therukar
Music byManish Kumar
Production
company
Canvas Creation
Release date
  • September 6, 2025 (2025-09-06)(TIFF)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryIndia

In Search of the Sky (Braj : Vimukt) is an Indian drama film, directed by Jitank Singh Gurjar and released in 2025. [1]

Contents

An exploration of the attitudes and challenges that face people with disabilities in rural India, the film stars Raghvendra Bhadoriya and Meghna Agarwal as Jasrath and Vidya, a couple struggling with the financial and social challenges of caring for their developmentally disabled son Naran (Nikhil Yadav), who undertake a religious pilgrimage to the Maha Kumbh in hopes of finding a solution. [2]

Production

Gurjar's directorial debut, the film was shot in Madhya Pradesh, principally in the city of Prayagraj and smaller towns. [1]

According to producer and screenwriter Pooja Vishal Sharma, the film was inspired in part by her prior work with an organization for children with developmental disabilities. [3]

Distribution

The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the NETPAC Prize. [4]

It will compete for IFFI ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 56th International Film Festival of India in November 2025. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 "TIFF 2025: 'In Search Of The Sky,' A Braj-Language Film From India To Have World Premiere At Festival". The Hollywood Reporter , August 7, 2025.
  2. Sofia Moniz, "TIFF review: In Search of the Sky". The Varsity , September 8, 2025.
  3. Naman Ramachandran, "Toronto Title ‘In Search of the Sky’ Tackles Mental Health Stigma in Rural India: ‘How Society Can Be So Ruthless’". Variety , September 6, 2025.
  4. Pete Hammond, "‘Hamnet’ Wins Oscar-Predictive Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award". Deadline Hollywood , 14 September 2025.
  5. Naman Ramachandran (7 November 2025). "Cannes Winner 'The President's Cake' Among 10 Films Competing for ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at India's IFFI Goa Festival". Variety . Retrieved 8 November 2025.