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Gattu(2012)

7.3/10
Hindi•90 mins•

Gattu (2012) is a 90-minute Hindi film directed by Rajan Khosa. Starring Naresh Sharma and Jayanta Das. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Gattu stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.

Director:Rajan Khosa
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 July 2012
Director
Rajan Khosa
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 30m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A town is full of kites, and a mysterious one named Kali always wins. A poor, uneducated boy decides he will be the one to beat Kali. He sets out to achieve this difficult goal with strong determination.

“A street kid takes on the unbeatable kite.”

Film Details

7.3Rating
90Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date20 July 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
survivalfriendshipidentityfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

#1
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SarvasvaActor
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Mohammad SamadActor
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Naresh KumarActor
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Naresh SharmaActor
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Jayanta DasActor
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Rajan KhosaDirector
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Trivia

  • The film was shot in the narrow lanes of Old Delhi to capture authentic street life.
  • It was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards.
  • The child actor, Mohammad Samad, who played Gattu, was discovered from a Delhi slum.
  • The movie's budget was very low, funded partly by the Children's Film Society of India.
  • Kite-flying scenes used real kites, not CGI, to keep the action genuine and lively.
  • Director Rajan Khosa researched for months by living in Old Delhi and flying kites with local kids.
  • The film's premiere at the Berlin International Festival helped it gain international attention before its India release.

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