Hari Ka Om(2024)
Hari Prasad and his son Om are separated because of ideological differences. When Hari suffers a heart attack one morning and announces that he is going to die in six days, his wish to take his last breath at Kashi (Varanasi) with his elder son Om sets them on a destined journey to heal their dysfunctional relationship.
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- Theatrical Release
- 25 August 2024
- Director
- Harish Vyas
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 3.0/10
Storyline
A father and son have grown apart over their different beliefs. After the father has a heart attack and says he has only six days to live, he wants to spend his final moments with his son in the holy city of Varanasi. Their journey there becomes a chance to mend their broken relationship.
“A final journey to mend a broken bond.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Hari Ka Om' is a play on words, referencing both the characters' names and the sacred Hindu chant 'Hari Om'.
- Director Harish Vyas reportedly wrote the script after observing strained father-son relationships in his own social circle.
- The movie was primarily shot on location in Varanasi, capturing the city's ghats and alleys without extensive set construction.
- Actor playing Hari Prasad, Aloknath Pathak, is a seasoned theatre performer from Uttar Pradesh, making his lead debut in a Hindi film.
- A key scene involving a boat on the Ganges was filmed during the early morning 'subah-e-banaras' to use only natural light.
- The film's soundtrack features a rare use of the 'shehnai' instrument, traditionally associated with weddings, for a melancholic score.
- Despite its 2024 release, the project was reportedly completed in late 2022 and delayed for festival circuit considerations.