
Ashes to Idols(2021)
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
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
0/10Rating
Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Ashes to Idols
Cast & Crew
#1
R
Rahul RanjanDirector
→#2
A
Akash SinghActor
→#3
N
Naresh BhatiActor
→#4
L
Lakshay DhuparCrew
→Photos Gallery
No Photos Found
Videos Gallery
No Videos Found
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.