Guthlee Ladoo(2022)
Hindi105 mins
Guthlee Ladoo (2022) is a 105-minute Hindi film directed by Ishrat R Khan. Starring Kanchan Pagare, Arif Shahdoli and Archana Patel. With an audience rating of 8.6/10, Guthlee Ladoo stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.
Director:Ishrat R Khan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 July 2022
- Director
- Ishrat R Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.6/10
Storyline
Guthlee is a poor boy whose father works as a sweeper. He dreams of going to school, but his low caste blocks his way. A kind headmaster wants to help him, but faces strong caste prejudice in the village. Their growing friendship gives Guthlee new hope for his future.
“A boy's dream. A teacher's courage. A fight for hope.”
Film Details
8.6Rating
105Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 July 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivaljusticefamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Kanchan PagareActor
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Arif ShahdoliActor
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Archana PatelActor
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Ishrat R KhanDirector
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Sanjay SonuActor
→Trivia
- The film's child actor, Sanjay Bishnoi, was selected from a rural area of Rajasthan after a long search.
- Director Ishrat R Khan spent years researching caste discrimination in Indian schools before writing the script.
- The movie was shot on location in a real village in Rajasthan to capture authentic settings.
- It was produced independently with a small budget and gained attention through film festivals.
- The title 'Ladoo' refers to a sweet often associated with celebrations and childhood in India.
- The film's story is inspired by real-life incidents of children facing caste barriers in education.
- It avoids using background music in many scenes to keep the focus on the characters' emotions.