Malakavva(2024)
Hindi20 mins
Malakavva (2024) is a 20-minute Hindi film directed by Mehar Malhotra. Starring Mehar Malhotra.
Director:Mehar Malhotra
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 December 2024
- Director
- Mehar Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 20m
Storyline
Malakavva drives an auto rickshaw in Pune, a job mostly done by men. Her life has been difficult, largely because of the men who have been part of it.
“A woman drives her own way in a man's world.”
Film Details
Rating
20Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date27 December 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's director, Mehar Malhotra, is a first-time filmmaker who spent over two years documenting Malakavva's daily life.
- The documentary was shot entirely on location in Pune, using a small crew to capture authentic moments without disrupting the subject's routine.
- Malakavva herself had never been interviewed before and the film marks her first time sharing her story publicly.
- The production faced challenges filming in moving auto rickshaws, often using hidden cameras to avoid drawing attention.
- A portion of the film's proceeds were pledged to support training programs for women seeking non-traditional jobs in India.
- The editing process took nearly a year as the team sorted through hundreds of hours of raw, observational footage.
- The film's title is simply the real name of its central subject, emphasizing its focus on her personal identity and story.