Children Of War(2014)
'Children Of War' is a 2014 Hindi drama film directed by Mrityunjay Devvrat. The cast includes Raima Sen, Victor Bannerjee, and Jay Bansal. The film is set during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. It focuses on the systematic use of rape as a weapon by the Pakistani army. The story follows three women who survive sexual violence and the child born from one of those rapes. The film is notable for its unflinching portrayal of wartime atrocities. It received mixed reviews for its graphic content but was praised for its honest storytelling. The movie was released in India in 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Dailymotion
- Theatrical Release
- 16 May 2014
- Director
- Mrityunjay Devvrat
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
During the 1971 Bangladesh genocide, thousands of women are raped by Pakistani soldiers. A child is born from one of these rapes. He grows up searching for acceptance from a mother who cannot love him. Society calls him a bastard. He must find his own identity in a nation born from blood.
“Born from violence, searching for love”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Children Of War
Cast reunions in this film: Farooq Sheikh & Farooq Shaikh (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's original title was 'The Last Days of the War' before being changed to 'Children of War'.
- Director Mrityunjay Devratt reportedly spent over a decade researching the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War for this project.
- The film faced censorship challenges in India due to its graphic depiction of wartime atrocities.
- Actor Pavan Malhotra, who plays a key role, is known for his work in realistic, hard-hitting dramas.
- It was shot extensively in Assam, India, to recreate the landscapes of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
- The movie highlights the often-overlooked issue of systematic rape used as a weapon during the conflict.
- Despite its serious subject, the film had a limited theatrical release and relied on film festivals for wider recognition.