Samosa & Sons(2023)

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.”

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Cast & Crew

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Minal SahPehu

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Neha GargDhwani

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Sanjay MishraJawahar

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Chandan BishtChandan

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Brijendra KalaJaman da

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Jeetu ShastriKhatri

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Rachna BishtMalti

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Meera SuyalRai Bahadur

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Shalini ShahDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Samosa & Sons

Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Mishra & Brijendra Kala (7 films together).

Sanjay MishraActor

7th time

Brijendra KalaActor

Sanjay Mishra × Brijendra Kala — 7 films together →

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.