Aisa Yeh Jahaan(2015)
Aisa Yeh Jahaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi drama film directed and written by Biswajeet Bora. It stars Palash Sen, Ira Dubey, and Kymsleen Kholie in lead roles, with Yashpal Sharma, Tinu Anand, and Carol Gracias in supporting roles. The story follows a young girl named Kuhi who, after visiting her father's rural hometown in Assam, becomes concerned about the lack of trees in Mumbai and fears the city will run out of oxygen. The film contrasts urban and natural environments through the child's perspective. It is notable as India's first carbon neutral film, with the production offsetting its carbon emissions by planting over 330 trees. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising its environmental message but criticizing its execution and pacing. It was released on 24 July 2015.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 24 July 2015
- Director
- Biswajeet Bora
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Three-year-old Kuhi lives in Mumbai with her busy parents. She notices the city has no trees. On a trip to her father's village in Assam, she discovers a world full of greenery. She learns that trees give us oxygen. Now she fears her city will run out of air. Can she convince her family to care before it is too late?
“A child's question can change the world.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aisa Yeh Jahaan
Cast reunions in this film: Tinnu Anand & Yashpal Sharma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in the remote Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, a location rarely seen in Hindi cinema.
- It was produced by actor Palash Sen's band Euphoria, marking their first film production venture.
- The movie's environmental theme led to it being screened at several international green film festivals.
- Director Biswajeet Bora also wrote the screenplay, drawing from his own experiences in Northeast India.
- The cast includes many local non-professional actors from Arunachal Pradesh alongside the lead actors.
- It was filmed with a small crew to minimize the production's environmental impact on the delicate valley.
- The film's soundtrack blends contemporary Hindi music with traditional folk sounds of the region.