Shera(2023)
When MONU’s (11) parents decide to migrate from their remote Himalayan village to the city, he realizes that he may never be able to see SHERA, the elusive leopard that lives in the forests around his village. Everyone in the village seems to have seen her but MONU. As the day of departure nears, MONU grows despondent but his best friend RAJU is determined to give him the best parting gift he can think of – a view of SHERA.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 May 2023
- Director
- Arun Fulara
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 20m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An 11-year-old boy named Monu is sad because his family is moving from their mountain village to the city. He fears he will never see the local leopard, Shera, that everyone else has spotted. His best friend, Raju, decides to try and show Monu the leopard as a special goodbye gift before he leaves.
“A boy's last chance to see the unseen.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in the remote Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, capturing real village life and landscapes.
- Director Arun Fulara previously made short films and documentaries before this feature debut.
- The child actors were mostly non-professionals from local villages, adding authenticity to their roles.
- The leopard in the film was not real; it was created using visual effects to ensure safety and ethics.
- The story reflects real migration trends from rural Himalayan areas to cities for better opportunities.
- It premiered at the International Film Festival of India in 2023 before its theatrical release.
- The film's budget was modest, relying on natural settings and minimal crew to tell its story.