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Hans India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
'Chidiya' director Mehran Amrohi says he can never reverse engineer a film as per market demand
Mumbai: Director Mehran Amrohi, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming movie 'Chidiya', has said that he can never reverse engineer a film, and make it as per the market demand. The director, who is a distant relative of the late filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, spoke with IANS ahead of the film's release, and shared his opinion that film's shall be made keeping the heart of the story at the forefront. He told IANS, 'I will never be able to make a film like this because I write a film for a year, the market may change after a year, till then, my film will be old. So, I will never be able to work like this. It is my firm belief that if I want to make a film, if I want to tell its story, then I will write that story, and whatever story it is, on the basis of that story, its market should be decided'. He further mentioned, 'Unfortunately, there is a situation today, that the market is decided first, and then the story is written, and because of that, the films either look the same, sound the same, or the music sounds the same. If I make a film, I'll make it from my heart, and then think about how to market it. Only then will I be able to do justice to the film'. The director told IANS that only a handful films that are made in Hindi cinema appeal to this audience and make a mark. 'We have such a big industry, we make 200-300 films in a year, but you will remember 5 films, compared to the other 200-250 films, because they were made in a different voice. Otherwise, the market will decide that we should have a certain song, a certain dance, or action, and if we want our industry to flourish, we need to change how we work', he added.
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.
