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Hills Don't Dance Alone(2025)

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Hindi24 mins

Hills Don't Dance Alone (2025) is a 24-minute Hindi film directed by Shubham Negi. Starring Sangeeta Agrawal, Shubham Negi and Sourav Yadav.

Director:Shubham Negi
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 August 2025
Director
Shubham Negi
Language
Hindi
Runtime
24m

Storyline

A teenage boy faces bullying at his Himalayan school for cross-dressing in a dance. The vice principal intervenes, which starts to reveal deeper, hidden struggles in both their lives. Their secret challenges bring them together in an unexpected and needed friendship.

Two souls find courage in a secret bond.

Film Details

Rating
24Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date8 August 2025

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityfamilysurvivalfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Sangeeta AgrawalActor
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Shubham NegiDirector
#3
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Sourav YadavCrew
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Udit Raj SomaniCrew
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Tanishq ChaudharyActor

Trivia

  • The film's title is inspired by a line from a traditional Garhwali folk song about nature and identity.
  • Director Shubham Negi spent months living in a remote Himalayan school to research the setting and characters.
  • The role of Sachin was cast through open auditions in Uttarakhand schools, selecting a first-time actor.
  • Costume designers consulted local artisans to authentically recreate the folk dance attire seen in the film.
  • Several scenes were shot at an actual government school in Ranikhet, with students appearing as extras.
  • The film's score incorporates rare Himalayan instruments like the 'dholki' and 'murali' to reflect the region's culture.
  • It was privately funded by a collective of Uttarakhand-based artists who wanted to support local storytelling.

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