
Repulsive(2021)
Hindi15 mins
Repulsive (2021) is a 15-minute Hindi film directed by Ashutosh Pathak. Starring Shardul Bhardwaj, Naina Sareen and Ashutosh Pathak. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Repulsive stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Ashutosh Pathak
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 September 2021
- Director
- Ashutosh Pathak
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A young woman from a small town moves to Mumbai to become a dancer. In the big city, she explores her sexuality and newfound freedom. However, this journey comes with a severe personal cost.
“A small-town dancer's freedom comes at a price.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
15Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 September 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Shardul BhardwajActor
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Naina SareenActor
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Ashutosh PathakDirector
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Vikramaditya MotwaneCrew
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days on a very tight budget.
- Lead actress Barkha Singh performed all her dance sequences without a body double.
- The movie's original title was 'Repulsive: A Love Story' but was shortened before release.
- Several scenes were filmed in real Mumbai chawls to capture authentic local atmosphere.
- The director cited 1970s Hindi art cinema as a key influence on the film's visual style.
- It premiered directly on a streaming platform and did not have a traditional theatrical release.
- The soundtrack features a rare classical-based song by a little-known indie composer.