Gone Kesh(2019)

Storyline

A teenage girl develops a condition that makes her lose her hair. This forces her to find ways to cope as she grows up, disrupting her life and her youth. The story follows her search for a solution.

“A young woman's hair loss turns her world upside down.”

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Cast & Crew

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Brijendra KalaSupporting Actor

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Vipin SharmaSupporting Actor

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JithendraActor

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Deepika AminSupporting Actress

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Shweta TripathiEnakshi

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Abhi DangePhotographer

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Bharat MenariaMusic Director

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Bharath HitarthMusic Director

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Bishakh JyotiMusic Director

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Kanish SharmaMusic Director

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Qasim KhallowDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Gone Kesh

Cast reunions in this film: Brijendra Kala & Vipin Sharma (2 films together).

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Vipin SharmaActor

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Trivia

• The film's director Qasim Khallow is also a trained actor and has appeared in supporting roles in films like 'Manto' and 'Photograph'.
• The lead actress Shweta Tripathi, known for 'Masaan', had to shave her head partially for the role to portray hair loss realistically.
• The movie's title 'Gone Kesh' is a playful Hindi-English pun, as 'kesh' means hair in Hindi.
• It was shot extensively in the small town of Siliguri, West Bengal, to capture a relatable, non-metropolitan setting.
• The film had a very limited theatrical release and primarily gained attention through film festival screenings and later on streaming platforms.
• Real-life alopecia patients and support groups were consulted during the script development to ensure an authentic portrayal.
• The soundtrack features a song by the band 'The Local Train', known for their indie Hindi rock music, which was a departure from typical Bollywood scores.