Chidiya
Directed byMehran Amrohi
Written byMehran Amrohi
Produced byFaqhrul Husaini
Akbar Hussaini
Sudhir Kolte
Vinit Rukari
StarringVinay Pathak
Amruta Subhash
Svar Kamble
Ayush Pathak
Hetal Gada
Inaamulhaq (Cameo)
CinematographyVikas Joshi
Edited byMohit Takalkar
Music byScore:
Shailendra Barve
Lyrics:
Jeetendra Joshi
Mehran Amrohi
Production
company
Key Media Works LLP
Release date
  • May 28, 2016 (2016-05-28) (Zlín Film Festival)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Chidiya (English: Little bird) is a Bollywood[1] film directed by Mehran Amrohi.[2] The film features Svar Kamble, Ayush Pathak and Vinay Pathak. It is produced by Faqhrul Husaini. Vinay Pathak aka Bali plays a Marathi character in the film.[3][4] Shailendra Barve created the music.

Plot

The film is the story of two kids aged 9 and 10, their dreams and the flight of their imaginations. Vinay Pathak plays the role of their uncle who helps them to achieve what they want. Amruta Subhash is playing the role of their mother.[5]

Star cast

Production

Shooting of the film took place in Kamal Amrohi Studio, Mumbai and post production was completed in spring 2016.[6]

Reception

Chidiya was recommended by the NFDC 'Film Bazar'.[7] Chidiya was the official entry in international competition section of prestigious 56th Zlín Film Festival, Czech Republic and was widely appreciated.[8] Chidiya's director Mehran Amrohi won best debutant director award at Dada Sahab Phalke International Film Festival, Delhi. Chidiya was also selected in the official competition section of Kinodiseea International Film Festival, Bucharest, Romania. South Asia International Film Festival, New York, U.S. Kino Kino International Film Festival, Croatia. Spirit of Fire International Film Festival, Russia, Kinoclub International Film Festival, Poland and International Film Festival for Children and Adults, Iran

Awards

Chidiya won many awards in various film festivals.

  • Silver Knight Award - Golden Knight International Film Festival, Russia
  • Best Film - SMILE International film festival, New Delhi, India
  • Second Best Film Award (Golden Elephant) - The 20th International Children's Film Festival, Hyerabad
  • Best Debutant Director- South Asia International Film Festival, New York
  • Best Debutant Director- Dada Shaeb Phalke International Film Festival, New Delhi

References

  1. ↑ "Vinay Pathak's first children film". Indian Express. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "People appreciate my work". Filmfare. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Vinay Pathak turns Marathi Manus". Times of India. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  4. ↑ Chakraborty, Aniket (7 March 2017). "India participates in Spirit of Fire film festival". Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  5. ↑ "बच्चों की फिल्म चिड़िया में दिखेंगे विनय पाठक". Aaj Samaj. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  6. ↑ "मैं फिल्म की अच्छी मार्केटिंग नहीं कर पाता: विनय पाठक". Navbharat Times. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  7. ↑ "FILM BAZAAR RECOMMENDS 32 FILM PROJECTS TO WATCH OUT THIS YEAR". Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Chidiya in Zlin International Film Festival". Retrieved 10 November 2015.
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