Ghich Pich(2025)

Storyline

A coming-of-age story about middle-class Indian fathers and their relationships with their sons - entangled in rebellion, insecurities and bound by tradition. Set in '90s Chandigarh.

“Fathers, sons, and the rules of growing up.”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film's title 'Ghich Pich' is a playful Punjabi slang term for a tangled or messy situation, reflecting the film's core theme.
• Director Ankur Singla cast real-life father-son pairs from local Chandigarh theatre groups for some supporting roles to add authenticity.
• Most of the film was shot in actual 1990s-era neighborhoods of Chandigarh, with crew sourcing vintage Maruti 800 cars and old advertisements.
• The soundtrack features a recreated version of a lesser-known 1990s Indipop song by the band Euphoria, with new lyrics relevant to the plot.
• A key scene involving a cricket match references a specific, controversial 1994 India vs. West Indies ODI match that many Indian fans remember.
• The production faced delays because the lead actor had to learn to ride a specific model of bicycle that was popular with teenagers in 90s Chandigarh.
• Early test screenings showed the film resonated strongly with fathers in their 50s, who found the portrayal of their generation's insecurities very accurate.