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Ashes to Idols(2021)

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Hindi15 mins

Ashes to Idols (2021) is a 15-minute Hindi film directed by Rahul Ranjan. Starring Rahul Ranjan, Akash Singh and Naresh Bhati.

Director:Rahul Ranjan
Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 April 2021
Director
Rahul Ranjan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
15m

Storyline

A teenager finds a way to recycle waste from temples by turning it into new idols. His project creates several jobs and even involves help from inmates at a local jail.

A teen turns temple waste into idols, creating jobs.

Film Details

Rating
15Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date10 April 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
survivaljusticefamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Rahul RanjanDirector
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Akash SinghActor
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Naresh BhatiActor
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Lakshay DhuparCrew

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Trivia

  • The documentary was shot entirely on location in Bihar, India, capturing real temples and workshops.
  • The teenage subject, Ankit, started his project using only a small loan from his family.
  • Director Rahul Ranjan spent over two years following the story to document its full progress.
  • The film highlights how the recycled idols are sold at local markets to fund the project.
  • It was screened at several environmental film festivals but had a limited theatrical release.
  • The jail inmates shown assisting were trained in the craft as part of a rehabilitation program.
  • The documentary's title refers to transforming ash from temple waste into new religious idols.

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