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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
Where to watch:
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 AzmiActor
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Abhay DeolActor
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Lin LaishramActor
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Zeenat AmanActor
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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.