Sniff !!!(2017)
Sniff is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language action adventure film written and directed by Amole Gupte. It stars Khushmeet Gill as Sunny Gill, a young boy born without a sense of smell. The film follows Sunny as he gains a super-powered olfactory ability after a laboratory accident. He uses his new power to solve a series of car thefts in his neighborhood. The film is produced by Trinity Pictures and Eros International. It is a family-friendly adventure that emphasizes self-acceptance and teamwork. The film was released in India on August 25, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 25 August 2017
- Director
- Amole Gupte
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
Sunny Gill cannot smell anything. His family makes pickles, but he feels useless. A lab accident gives him a super-powered nose. Now he can smell everything from miles away. When cars start disappearing, Sunny uses his new power to catch the thief and become a hero.
“One sniff changes everything.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Sniff!!!' was inspired by a real-life incident where director Amole Gupte observed his own son's fascination with smells.
- Child actor Khushmeet Gill, who played Sunny, had no prior acting experience and was selected from a school workshop.
- The movie was shot extensively in Pune, using real housing societies and local streets to create an authentic middle-class setting.
- It features cameo appearances by several non-professional actors, including friends of the director's family, to keep the feel natural.
- The film's plot involving car thieves was loosely based on news reports of rising vehicle thefts in residential areas during that time.
- Despite being a children's adventure film, it incorporated subtle social comments on urban pollution and sensory awareness.
- The movie's promotional campaign included interactive 'smell tests' in select theaters to engage young audiences uniquely.