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Bun Tikki(2025)

Hindi123 mins

Sanu is a child learning to navigate the challenges of identity and belonging as he struggles to fit into society's norms and build a loving relationship with his father. Meanwhile, his grandmother, harboring secrets of her own, teaches him to embrace his uniqueness.

Director:Faraz Arif Ansari
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MUBI
Theatrical Release
5 January 2025
Director
Faraz Arif Ansari
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 3m

Storyline

A young boy named Sanu tries to fit in and connect with his father, but finds it hard to meet society's expectations. His grandmother, who keeps her own secrets, helps him learn to accept and celebrate what makes him different.

A boy's journey to find himself, and his father.

Film Details

123Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 January 2025

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilylovesurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Anjali AnandActor
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Shabana Azmi, Actor in Bun Tikki
Shabana AzmiActor
#3
Abhay Deol, Actor in Bun Tikki
Abhay DeolActor
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Lin LaishramActor
#5
Zeenat Aman, Actor in Bun Tikki
Zeenat AmanActor
#6
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Raghav RamadossCrew
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Faraz Arif AnsariDirector
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Manish MalhotraCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bun Tikki' refers to a traditional Indian hairstyle often worn by young boys, symbolizing childhood and cultural roots.
  • Director Faraz Arif Ansari is known for LGBTQ+ themed shorts, making this his first feature-length family drama.
  • It was shot in the scenic Kashmir valley, using local non-actors for some roles to add authenticity.
  • The film's score blends classical Indian instruments like the santoor with modern ambient sounds.
  • It premiered at the 2024 Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival before its 2025 theatrical release.
  • Child actor Ahaan Pandey was selected from over 500 auditions for the lead role of Sanu.
  • The grandmother's character was inspired by real-life stories of elderly women in rural India.

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