Ahaan(2021)
Hindi81 mins
Ahaan (2021) is a 81-minute Hindi film directed by Nikhil Pherwani. Starring Abuli Mamaji, Niharika Singh and Nikhil Pherwani. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Ahaan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Nikhil Pherwani
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 March 2021
- Director
- Nikhil Pherwani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man with OCD is left by his wife. He finds unexpected friendship with his neighbor, a young man who has Down Syndrome. They discover they have a lot in common and help each other.
“Two unlikely neighbors find friendship in unexpected ways.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
81Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date19 March 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
friendshipidentityfamilylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's lead actor Abuli Mamaji is not a professional actor but a young man with Down Syndrome in real life.
- Director Nikhil Pherwani also co-wrote the story, drawing from personal observations of people with OCD.
- The movie was shot primarily in real Mumbai apartments to create an authentic, intimate setting.
- It had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through film festival screenings.
- The film avoids typical Bollywood music, using a subtle background score to highlight everyday moments.
- Ahaan was partly funded through independent producers who believed in its sensitive social message.
- The title 'Ahaan' is the name of the character with Down Syndrome, meaning 'yes' or 'affirmation' in Hindi.