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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
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Chidiya' trailer unveils a poignant tale of dreams, resilience, and joy amid scarcity
The trailer of the upcoming film "Chidiya" was unveiled on Monday, and it promises a poetic drama about dreams, community, and childhood courage. The film stars Vinay Pathak, Amruta Subhash, Inaamulhaq, and child actors Svar Kamble and Ayush Pathak. It follows the story of Shanu and Bua, two brothers growing up in a cramped Mumbai chawl, whose dreams are far bigger than their surroundings. When they decide to turn an abandoned junkyard into a badminton court, their small idea brings together an entire neighbourhood, a journey filled with mischief, hope, and quiet victories. Talking about the film, Vinay Pathak said, "The beauty of 'Chidiya' lies in its simplicity. Sometimes the most powerful stories come from the smallest, most honest moments. That's what makes this film stay with you". Amruta Subhash shared, "'Chidiya' is about dreaming big in narrow lanes. For me, it was about being fully present, no artifice, no acting tricks. Just truth. And in this film, even silence speaks volumes". The film is written and directed by Mehran Amrohi, and its music is composed by Shailendra Barve. Director Mehran Amrohi shared, "'Chidiya' is a love letter to childhood resilience. It's about finding joy in scarcity, and how children's imagination turns even the smallest spaces into worlds of their own. Shanu and Bua's dream is simple but it's everything to them". "Chidiya" had its world premiere at the prestigious Zlin International Film Festival, the world's largest children's film festival, where it began its journey of touching hearts globally. The film has since earned awards for Best Film and Best Debut Director, with selections at renowned platforms like South Asia IFF (New York), Cinekid Screening Club (Amsterdam), and several others. Producer Faqhrul Husaini of Smiley Films said, "From the beginning, we knew Chidiya was special. It's not loud or flashy, but it celebrates something very precious, the quiet strength of community, and the small victories that make life extraordinary". Distributed by Reliance Entertainment, 'Chidiya' is set to arrive in cinemas on May 30, 2025. --IANS aa/ Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
