''Gajab Thai Gayo!'' is a 2022 Indian

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science fiction comedy children's film written and directed by Neeraj Joshi. The film stars

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and

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in lead roles.

Plot

Bhagirath, a post graduate from a reputed university, offers to teach students for free in their mother tongue at Sheth Kapurchand Mangaldas Vidyalaya, one of the last existing Gujarati medium schools. The principal is struggling to keep the school running. Vishwa, principal's daughter and a teacher, does not trust Bhagirath as his teaching methods are unconventional. Bhagirath, Vishwa and students travel to nearby village. They stumble upon a relic which takes them on an adventure of a lifetime beyond space and time.

Cast

as Bhagirath Jatashankar Narbheram/Bhajan *

as Vishwa *

as Raghuram * Sunil Vishrani as Tom * Vaibhav Biniwale as Mama * Kahan Mistry as Virat * Khush Tahilramani as Anant * Sneha Chauhan as Paheli * Shraddha Suthar as Jerry

Production

The film stars

, Pooja Jhaveri and Ujjwal Chopra in lead roles. This children's film incorporates science fiction, comedy, thriller and adventure elements. More than hundred school children were cast in the film.

Soundtrack

The Tips Industries acquired the music rights of the film. According to Soumitra Das of ''

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'', the music was well received by the audience.

Release

The motion poster was released on 4 March 2022. The Tips Industries released the trailer on 21 March 2022. The film was released on 7 April 2022.

Reception

Chintan Modi of ''News9'' criticised the film incoherent script and direction. He also called acting "lacklustre" and the film "underwhelming". Siraj Syed writing for ''FilmFestivals'' rated it 2.5 out of 5. He praised the themes, VFX, acting and music but criticised plot, editing and length. Prakhar Pateriya of ''Vibes of India'' praised it as an experimental sci-fi film.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2022 films 2020s Gujarati-language films Films shot in Gujarat Indian children's films Indian science fiction films