Bas Yaari Rakho(2000)
Bas Yaari Rakho is a 2000 Hindi comedy-drama film directed by Gopi Desai. The cast includes Om Puri, Pooja Batra, and Rushabh Patni. The story follows Joseph Ignace, a young boy sent to a Catholic hostel after his mother's death. He struggles to adapt to the hostel food and befriends Sandhu, a poor Siddi boy who is always hungry. The film highlights the Siddi community, descendants of African slaves in India. It received a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb and won one award. The runtime is 88 minutes. The film was produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Gopi Desai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 28m 0
Storyline
After his mother dies, young Joseph is sent to a Catholic hostel. He cannot eat the food and feels lonely. He meets Sandhu, a poor boy who is always hungry. Joseph must decide whether to help Sandhu steal food or follow the rules. Their friendship is tested by hunger and morality.
“Keep your friendship alive.”
