#Unheard Stories - Kaunish(2025)
Hindi11 mins
#Unheard Stories - Kaunish (2025) is a 11-minute Hindi film directed by Vaibhav Hatkar. Starring Vaibhav Hatkar.
Director:Vaibhav Hatkar
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 June 2025
- Director
- Vaibhav Hatkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 11m
Storyline
A couple named Kaunish and Aparna share their story and their wish to become parents. They face challenges from society but decide to move forward with their journey to start a family.
“A couple's love story leads to a new dream: parenthood.”
Film Details
Rating
11Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 June 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
lovefamilyidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's director Vaibhav Hatkar is also a trained psychologist, which influenced the sensitive handling of the couple's story.
- The lead actors spent a week living with a real-life couple facing similar societal challenges to prepare for their roles.
- Many scenes were shot in a single take to capture the raw, documentary-like feel of the couple's conversations.
- The film's title 'Kaunish' is an uncommon Sanskrit name, chosen to reflect the uniqueness of the protagonist's journey.
- Principal photography was completed in just 22 days, using mostly natural light to keep the visuals intimate and authentic.
- A portion of the film's budget was allocated to partner with NGOs that support alternative paths to parenthood.
- The movie's soundtrack features a rare classical 'thumri' recording from the 1970s, used during a key emotional scene.