Ahaan(2021)

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.”

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Cast & Crew

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.