Ek Tha Hero(2016)
Ek Tha Hero is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Yogesh Pagare. It stars Ayush Mahesh Khedekar and Amita Pathak in lead roles, with Ashwini Kalsekar and Asrani in supporting parts. The story follows an 11-year-old village boy named Hero who dreams of winning a medal to prove his heroism. He trains for a village race but must choose between winning and helping someone in need. The film explores themes of selflessness, family, and the true meaning of heroism. It was released in 2016 and is available on streaming platforms like ShemarooMe.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 15 October 2016
- Director
- Yogesh Pagare
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
An 11-year-old village boy named Hero dreams of becoming a real hero by winning a medal. He trains hard for a local race. But when a little girl falls into a ditch during the race, he must choose between winning and saving her. His choice teaches him what heroism truly means.
“A hero is not born, but made.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ek Tha Hero
Cast reunions in this film: Ashwini Kalsekar & Asrani (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in the village of Wai in Maharashtra, known for its scenic landscapes and old temples.
- Director Yogesh Pagare primarily works in Marathi cinema, making this one of his few Hindi-language films.
- The child actor playing Hero, Om Bendkhale, was relatively unknown and had few prior major film roles.
- It was released alongside bigger Bollywood films and had a very limited theatrical run in 2016.
- The film's story emphasizes rural values and simple aspirations, contrasting with typical urban-centric children's films.
- Its soundtrack features folk-inspired music, with the song 'Hero' being promoted as a motivational track for youth.
- The film did not receive widespread critical attention and is seldom mentioned in discussions about inspirational Hindi cinema.