Aalam(2022)
A single man, now widowed, consumed by the daily affairs of his life, is trying to find some peace. The CAA-NRC riots have taken a toll on his entire life. The result has jilted him far beyond the fence from where coming back seems impossible. Belonging to a minority community, the trauma that he festers alongside tends to take him back to memories which now only haunts him. He is listless and trying to sell his house because it is situated in the riot-hit area and dominated by a different community. The film explores the aftermath of communal riots and the struggle of an individual to somehow survive when the world around him moves unaffected.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2022
- Director
- Deependra Kumar Yadav
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 17m
- 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
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
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.