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Pilibhit(2021)

6.7/10
Hindi23 mins

Pilibhit (2021) is a 23-minute Hindi film directed by Pankaj Mavchi. Starring Jayshree Arora, Vicky Ahuja and Pankaj Mavchi. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Pilibhit stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.

Director:Pankaj Mavchi
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 July 2021
Director
Pankaj Mavchi
Language
Hindi
Runtime
23m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

Siraj is a poor but honest flute maker. He lives near the Pilibhit forest, where dangerous tigers roam. Facing extreme hardship and tragedy, he is forced to consider a desperate act that could destroy his morals and a close relationship.

When survival demands a deadly choice.

Film Details

6.7Rating
23Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date22 July 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
J
Jayshree AroraActor
#2
V
Vicky AhujaActor
#3
P
Pankaj MavchiDirector
#4
A
Ashutosh ChaturvediCrew
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Raj Arjun, Siraj in Pilibhit
Raj ArjunActor

Trivia

  • The film was shot on location in the actual Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh to capture its authentic forest landscapes.
  • Director Ashutosh Chaturvedi spent over a year researching real-life human-tiger conflict cases in the region before writing the script.
  • Lead actor Jitendra Rai learned to make traditional bamboo flutes from local artisans for his role as Siraj.
  • The movie's soundtrack features folk instruments like the shehnai and algoza, rarely used in mainstream Hindi cinema.
  • It premiered at the 2021 New York Indian Film Festival before its theatrical release in India.
  • Many supporting actors were non-professionals recruited from villages near the filming locations.
  • The film uses minimal CGI, relying on practical effects and trained animal handlers for the tiger sequences.

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