Biscut(2022)
Hindi34 mins
BISCUT (HOTSTAR-DISNEY RELEASE -2022) In an Indian village ruled by muscle and money, one man sparks a revolution without guns or bullets by betting his life on just the power of democracy. Biscut is the awe-inspiring story of Bhoora, a poor Dalit (lower caste) youth condemned to a daily struggle for survival, who turns a collective curse into a formidable force for change. BISCUT is the Hindi language word for a cookie or a biscuit.
Director:Amish Srivastava
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube (Gorilla Shorts)
- Theatrical Release
- 7 February 2022
- Director
- Amish Srivastava
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 34m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
In a village controlled by money and power, a poor young man named Bhoora starts a peaceful revolution. He uses the power of democracy instead of violence to fight for change. His struggle turns a shared hardship into a force that challenges the system.
“One man. One vote. One village changed forever.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
34Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date7 February 2022
Also Known AsBiscuit
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
C
Chittaranjan TripathyNavratan Singh
→#2
C
Chetan SharmaSattan
→#3
A
Advin MasseyBadri Babu
→#4
P
Priyank RajBiscut Distributor
→#5
M
Manish MahanNomination Officer
→#6
C
Chhedi KakaVillager
→#7
C
C.P. SinghGoon Second
→#8
S
SipahiVillager
→#9
P
Pulkit SrivastavaGoon Third
→#10
P
Prem TigerGoon First
→#11
A
Amish SrivastavaDirector
→#12
S
Sandeep ShantCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Biscut' is a Hindi word for cookie, symbolizing how the poor are treated as easily disposable.
- It was shot on location in real villages of Uttar Pradesh to capture authentic rural life and struggles.
- Director Amish Srivastava also wrote the screenplay, drawing from real-life social issues in North India.
- The lead actor, Anmol Singh, is relatively unknown and was chosen for his raw, natural acting style.
- The film was released directly on Disney+ Hotstar, skipping a traditional theatrical release in cinemas.
- It uses local dialects and accents to make the characters and setting feel more genuine and relatable.
- The story highlights the power of democratic processes like elections in bringing social change.