Hawaa Hawaai(2014)
Hawaa Hawaai is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Amole Gupte. It stars Partho Gupte as Arjun, a poor tea vendor, and Saqib Saleem as his skating coach. The story follows Arjun's struggle to become a champion skater while supporting his impoverished family in Mumbai. The film emphasizes themes of perseverance, mentorship, and family bonds. It received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of poverty and its heartfelt performances. Hawaa Hawaai was produced by Fox Star Studios and released in theaters on 11 April 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 9 May 2014
- Director
- Amole Gupte
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
A poor tea vendor boy in Mumbai dreams of becoming a champion skater. With no money and no skates, he must convince a broken coach to train him. His family opposes his dream, and every obstacle tries to stop him. But his passion burns too bright to ignore.
“Dreams have no price tag”
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Trivia
- The film's young lead actor, Partho Gupte, is the son of director Amole Gupte and had previously starred in his father's film 'Stanley Ka Dabba'.
- The skating coach, Lucky, is played by Saqib Saleem, who had to undergo intensive training to perform the skating stunts himself.
- The film's title 'Hawaa Hawaai' is a playful reference to the popular 1980s song 'Hawa Hawaii' from the film 'Mr. India'.
- To create authenticity, many of the child actors in the friend group were cast from non-professional backgrounds and real Mumbai communities.
- The movie was shot extensively in locations across Mumbai, including the suburbs and local skating rinks, to capture the city's atmosphere.
- It received the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 2014, recognizing its impactful storytelling for young audiences.
- The film's music was composed by the duo Hitesh Sonik, who used a mix of playful and emotional tracks to match the story's tone.