Toolsidas Junior is a 2022 Indian

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written and directed by Mridul Mahendra, who based it on his own life and childhood. Produced jointly by

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and Krishan Kumar under

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along with Sunita Gowariker and co-screenwriter

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in his first production-only venture under Ashutosh Gowariker Productions, the film stars

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and debutante Varun Buddhadev in the lead roles, marking Kapoor's final and posthumous release following his death in February 2021, while

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, Chinmai Chandrashuh, Tasveer Kamil and

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play supporting roles. ''Toolsidas Junior'' was initially scheduled to release in cinemas on 4 March 2022. Eventually, it was released on television and digital platforms. At the

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, it won the

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, and Buddhadev was awarded the National Jury Award — Special Mention.

Synopsis

When an ace snooker player, who 'only plays for his son', loses an important tournament to arch-rival Jimmy Tandon, his son decides to fulfill his father's dream. Along this journey, guidance comes from the most unlikely source - former snooker national level ex champion Mohammad Salaam, who now trains lowly players.

Cast

as Mohammed Salaam a.k.a. Salaam Bhai *

as Toolsidas *

as Jimmy Tandon * Varun Buddhadev as Mridul "Midi" Toolsidas aka Toolsidas Jr. * Chinmai Chandrashuh as Goti Toolsidas, Midi's elder brother * Tasveer Kamil as Mrs. Toolsidas, Midi and Goti's mother *

as K. K. Burman, professional snooker player *

as Pia, Midi's friend

Release

Due to its non-starter status at the box office, ''Toolsidas Junior'' had a direct-to-television world release, a rare instance at the time, on

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, premiering on 23 May 2022. On 25 May 2022, just two days after its television premiere, the film was made available for streaming on

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Music

The film has only one song, composed by Daniel B. George, who also wrote the background score. Titled "Udd Chala", the song is sung by

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and Ujjwal Kashyap, with lyrics by

Swanand Kirkire Swanand Kirkire (Marathi: स्वानंद किरकिरे) (born 29 April 1972) is an Indian lyricist, playback singer, writer, assistant director, actor and dialogue writer, both in television with Marathi and Hindi films. Kirkire wo ...

References

External links

* {{India-film-stub 2020s Hindi-language films Indian sports drama films Indian children's films Cue sports films Snooker films