Munna Ka Bachpan(2023)
Hindi mins
Confused and traumatized by the violence around him, Munna finds himself at a pivotal juncture that could affect his future irreversibly. What would he do?
Director:Yudhishtir urs
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioCinema
- Theatrical Release
- 5 October 2023
- Director
- Yudhishtir urs
- Language
- Hindi
Storyline
A young boy named Munna is surrounded by violence and feels lost. He faces a big decision that could change his life forever. The story follows what he chooses to do.
“A boy's choice will change his life forever.”
Film Details
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 October 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
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Shaurya ShankerActor
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VanshActor
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Rahul Kumar BrarActor
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Saveree Sri GaurActor
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Rachit SinghActor
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Niketan BhatMunna
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Amit SaxenaActor
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Yudhishtir ursDirector
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Aditi MehraCrew
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Tej sisodiaCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in real locations across rural India, using natural lighting to create a raw and authentic feel.
- Director Yudhishtir Urs cast mostly first-time actors, including the child lead, to bring a fresh and realistic performance.
- The movie's soundtrack features folk instruments rarely heard in mainstream Hindi cinema, like the 'algoza' and 'morchang'.
- It was produced on a very small budget and premiered directly on a streaming platform, skipping theatrical release.
- The story was inspired by real-life incidents of childhood trauma reported in Indian villages over the past decade.
- A local theater group from Bihar helped train the young cast in acting workshops before filming began.
- The film's title, 'Munna Ka Bachpan', translates to 'Munna's Childhood', highlighting its focus on a child's perspective.