Samosa & Sons(2023)
Hindi92 mins
Samosa & Sons (2023) is a 92-minute Hindi film directed by Shalini Shah. Starring Chandan Bisht, Neha Garg and Shalini Shah. With an audience rating of 2.0/10, Samosa & Sons stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.
Director:Shalini Shah
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 November 2023
- Director
- Shalini Shah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- GudVibe Rating
- 2.0/10
Storyline
A quiet man from a small town marries a modern city woman. His late father's ghost pressures him to have a son. Eventually, he comes to a surprising new understanding about this pressure.
“A ghost demands a grandson. A husband must choose.”
Film Details
2.0Rating
92Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date22 November 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionsurvival
Tonesatirical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Chandan BishtActor
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Neha GargActor
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Shalini ShahDirector
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Brijendra KalaActor
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Sanjay MishraActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Samosa & Sons' is a playful nod to the common Indian snack, symbolizing the protagonist's traditional roots.
- Director Shalini Shah is also a noted documentary filmmaker, making this her debut in narrative feature films.
- The ghost character was portrayed using practical effects and minimal CGI to maintain a theatrical feel.
- It was shot extensively in real locations in small-town Rajasthan to capture authentic local atmosphere.
- The film's script was selected for a screenwriting lab at the International Film Festival of India.
- It features a cameo by a veteran character actor known for 1970s horror films, linking to the ghost theme.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the movie includes subtle satire on societal pressures around male heirs.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Samosa & Sons
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