'' Chidiya '' (English: ''Little bird'') is a

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film directed by Mehran Amrohi. The film features Svar Kamble, Ayush Pathak and

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. It is produced by Faqhrul Husaini. Vinay Pathak aka Bali plays a

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character in the film. 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.

plays the role of their uncle who helps them to achieve what they want.

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is playing the role of their mother.

Star cast

as Bali *

as Vaishnavi *

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(Cameo) *

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as Suraj * Svar Kamble as Shanu * Ayush Pathak as Bua *

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as Ishani *

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as Tapan

Production

Shooting of the film took place in

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, Mumbai and post production was completed in spring 2016.

Reception

Chidiya was recommended by the NFDC 'Film Bazar'. Chidiya was the official entry in international competition section of prestigious 56th Zlín Film Festival,

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and was widely appreciated. Chidiya's director Mehran Amrohi won best debutant director award at Dada Sahab Phalke International Film Festival,

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. Chidiya was also selected in the official competition section of Kinodiseea International Film Festival,

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. South Asia International Film Festival,

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, U.S. Kino Kino International Film Festival,

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. Spirit of Fire International Film Festival,

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, Kinoclub International Film Festival, Poland and International Film Festival for Children and Adults,

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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

External links

* * {{IMDb title, tt4826742 2010s Hindi-language films Films shot in India Indian children's films 2016 films