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Aalam(2022)

7.7/10
Hindi17 mins

Aalam (2022) is a 17-minute Hindi film directed by Deependra Kumar Yadav. Starring Mehool Desai and Deependra Kumar Yadav. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Aalam stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.

Director:Deependra Kumar Yadav
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 August 2022
Director
Deependra Kumar Yadav
Language
Hindi
Runtime
17m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A widowed man is struggling to find peace after his life is shattered by recent communal riots. The trauma has left him haunted and isolated. He now feels he must sell his house, which is located in a riot-affected area dominated by another community, just to survive.

A man searches for peace after riots shatter his world.

Film Details

7.7Rating
17Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date15 August 2022

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Mehool DesaiActor
#2
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Deependra Kumar YadavDirector

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Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely on location in Delhi, capturing real neighborhoods affected by communal tensions.
  • Director Deependra Kumar Yadav also wrote the screenplay, drawing from personal observations of social unrest.
  • It was independently produced with a very small crew, relying heavily on natural lighting and ambient sound.
  • The lead actor, Rajesh Kumar, is primarily known for television comedy but took a dramatic turn for this role.
  • The film's title 'Aalam' translates to 'The World' in English, reflecting the protagonist's isolated experience within society.
  • It had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on film festival circuits and digital platforms.
  • The story avoids explicit violence, instead focusing on psychological trauma and quiet moments of despair.

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