Aalingan(2023)
Hindi17 mins
Aalingan (2023) is a 17-minute Hindi film. Starring Bonda Bhai, Deepak Daryani and Saaniya Chaudhari.
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 October 2023
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 17m
Storyline
A young woman struggles to balance her traditional family life with her modern identity. She tries to reconnect with her distant father to gain his approval. Her search leads her to discover difficult family secrets.
“A daughter's search for acceptance reveals a shocking family truth.”
Film Details
Rating
17Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date10 October 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Bonda BhaiActor
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Deepak DaryaniActor
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Saaniya ChaudhariActor
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P
Prashant PatilActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Aalingan' translates to 'embrace' in Hindi, reflecting the central theme of seeking acceptance.
- Director Prashant Patil reportedly shot key scenes in real Pune neighborhoods to capture authentic Maharashtrian family settings.
- This was one of the few 2023 Hindi films to feature a classical Hindustani music score instead of typical Bollywood pop songs.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release, primarily in Maharashtra, before becoming available on streaming platforms.
- Lead actress playing Paavni was a relatively new face, selected through auditions rather than being an established star.
- Some scenes were improvised to allow for more natural dialogue between the father and daughter characters.
- The film's climax was reshot after initial test screenings to make the 'uncomfortable truths' reveal more impactful.