Jhalki(2019)
Hindi105 mins
Jhalki (2019) is a 105-minute Hindi film directed by Brahmanand S Singh. Starring Boman Irani, Divya Dutta and Tannishtha Chatterjee. With an audience rating of 7.3/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Jhalki stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2019.
Director:Brahmanand S Singh
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 27 September 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 27 September 2019
- Director
- Brahmanand S Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A nine-year-old girl named Jhalki searches for her younger brother, who was taken away to work in a harsh child labor camp. Using a folk tale about a determined sparrow and her own clever ideas, she sets out to rescue him. Her journey helps free not only her brother but also many other children trapped in the same terrible situation.
“A little girl's courage frees a million dreams.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
105Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date27 September 2019
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalfamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director, Brahmanand S. Singh, is primarily known as a documentary filmmaker, making this his first major feature film.
- The story was inspired by real-life events and the global issue of child labor, aiming to create awareness through cinema.
- Young actress Aarti Jha, who played Jhalki, had no prior professional acting experience before this film.
- The folk tale of the tireless sparrow, central to the plot, is based on a traditional Indian fable often told to children.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release in India, focusing more on film festival circuits and awareness campaigns.
- Parts of the film were shot in the rural regions of Uttar Pradesh to authentically depict the setting of the story.
- The film's title 'Jhalki' translates to 'a glimpse' or 'a spark,' symbolizing the small but persistent hope of the protagonist.