Ittu Si Baat(2022)
The film is set in the small town of Chunar, near Varanasi. Ittu Si Baat is a slice-of-life story of an up-and-coming cricketer who falls in love with his childhood friend. "A modern take on first love, it's a sweet small-town love story loaded with teenage innocence comprising a talented and versatile star cast. The movie will take the audience on the journey of Bittu, who learns about the aspirations of his childhood crush Sapna and the extent to which he goes to fulfill her dreams.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 June 2022
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 3.0/10
Storyline
A young cricketer in a small town falls for his childhood friend. He discovers her dreams and goes to great lengths to make them come true. It's a sweet, innocent story about first love.
“A small-town dream. A first love. A promise kept.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ittu Si Baat
Cast reunions in this film: Farida Jalal & Tiku Talsania (4 films together), Brijendra Kala & Sapna Sand (3 films together), Brijendra Kala & Atul Srivastava (2 films together), and Brijendra Kala & Neeraj Sood (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in Chunar, a small town near Varanasi, to capture authentic local atmosphere.
- Director Adnan Ali also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from observations of small-town youth and their aspirations.
- The lead actor, Anshuman Malhotra, prepared for his cricketer role by training with a local coach in Chunar.
- Many supporting cast members were non-professional actors from the Chunar and Varanasi region.
- The movie's title translates to 'Just a Small Thing', reflecting its focus on simple, everyday moments of life and love.
- It premiered directly on a streaming platform, bypassing a traditional theatrical release in cinemas.
- The soundtrack features folk-inspired melodies to complement the film's rural Uttar Pradesh setting.