Farishta(2023)
Hindi150 mins
Farishta is a Bhojpuri-language Indian drama film produced by S. S. Reddy, directed by Lal Babu Pandit and written by Arvind Tiwari. It stars Khesari Lal Yadav, Meghasri, Pooja Gaguly, Amit Shukla in the main roles.The story revolves around Murari (Khesari Lal Yadav), a mentally challenged person, who is not accepted by his family.
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 9 March 2023
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 10.0/10
Storyline
A man with a mental disability struggles to find acceptance within his own family.
“A family's love faces its greatest test.”
Film Details
10.0Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 March 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentitysurvivallove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
K
Khesari Lal YadavMurari
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Farishta' means 'angel' in Hindi, reflecting the character's pure heart.
- It was shot primarily in rural Bihar to capture authentic Bhojpuri culture and settings.
- Lead actor Khesari Lal Yadav is a major Bhojpuri film star but took on a rare dramatic role here.
- The director, Lal Babu Pandit, has a background in directing Bhojpuri music videos and television.
- The movie addresses family stigma around mental health, a sensitive topic in regional cinema.
- It had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on the home video and streaming audience.
- The script was developed from real-life observations of families in small-town India.