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Hans India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Chidiya' trailer showcases a heart-warming tale of childhood dreams
The trailer of Chidiya, a poetic drama celebrating childhood courage and dreams, is out now, promising a touching cinematic experience. Written and directed by Mehran Amrohi, the film tells the story of Shanu and Bua, two brothers living in a crowded Mumbai chawl whose simple dream to convert an abandoned junkyard into a badminton court brings their entire neighborhood together. Starring Vinay Pathak, Amruta Subhash, Inaamulhaq, alongside child actors Svar Kamble and Ayush Pathak, Chidiya beautifully captures the joys found in small moments and the power of community. The film's evocative music is composed by Shailendra Barve, with Reliance Entertainment handling its distribution. Mehran Amrohi describes Chidiya as 'a love letter to childhood resilience,' highlighting how children transform even the smallest spaces into worlds of imagination. Producer Faqhrul Husaini calls it 'a celebration of quiet strength and small victories.' Vinay Pathak praises the film's simplicity, saying, 'The most powerful stories come from the smallest, most honest moments.' Amruta Subhash adds, 'Chidiya is about dreaming big in narrow lanes, with truth and presence at its core.' After premiering at the Zlín International Film Festival, the world's largest children's film fest, Chidiya has won awards for Best Film and Best Debut Director. It has also been showcased at prominent international festivals including the South Asia IFF in New York and Cinekid in Amsterdam. Chidiya releases in select cinemas on May 30, 2025 — a reminder that sometimes, hope takes flight from the humblest places.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Chidiya' starring Vinay Pathak, Amrutha Subhash showcases resilience of 2 brothers of putting up their court
The upcoming film 'Chidiya', which stars Vinay Pathak, Amrutha Subhash, Inaamulhaq and Brijendra Kala, follows two spirited brothers, who transform a discarded junkyard into a makeshift badminton court. The official poster of the film was also unveiled on Monday. The film is set in a Mumbai chawl, and is written and directed by Mehran Amrohi, and is a quiet tribute to the invisible battles children fight to keep their dreams alive. With only imagination, hope, and the help of their mother and community, they chase a dream far bigger than their circumstances. Talking about the film, director Mehran Amrohi said, "'Chidiya' is a love letter to childhood, it is a film about dreaming with your eyes open, especially when life tells you not to. It's a celebration of those forgotten by the city, but never by their own imagination. This film is a quiet reminder that hope is never out of date". The film, which also stars child actors Svar Kamble, Ayush Pathak and Hetal Gada, was completed nearly a decade ago and has travelled across international festivals, quietly winning hearts. It was screened at festivals in Czech Republic (Zlin IFF), The Netherlands (Cinekid), The USA (SAIFF), Russia (Spirit of Fire IFF), Iran (IFF for Children and Adults) and beyond. Like a memory that grows richer with time, the film arrives now with quiet confidence, like a bird that waited for the sky to clear. The music for the film is composed by Shailendra Barve, with distribution by Reliance Entertainment. Smiley Films, in association with Reliance Entertainment, 'Chidiya' is set to release in cinemas across India on May 23, 2025. 'Chidiya' starring Vinay Pathak, Amrutha Subhash showcases resilience of 2 brothers of putting up their court.
