Satrangee Parachute(2011)
Satrangee Parachute is a 2011 Hindi-language children's adventure film directed by Vineet Khetrapal. The lead cast includes child actors portraying Pappu, Golu, Munna, Chinki, and Bhola, with adult roles played by supporting artists. The story follows eight-year-old Pappu, who runs away from his Nainital village to Mumbai with four friends in search of a parachute. Their journey unfolds against the backdrop of a terrorist alert in the city. The film is noted for its gentle tone, focus on childhood innocence, and family-friendly narrative. It received positive reviews for its heartfelt storytelling and performances. The movie was released in 2011 and is available on select streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Apple TV, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 25 February 2011
- Director
- Vineet Khetrapal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Eight-year-old Pappu dreams of flying. He convinces his four best friends to run away from their village to Mumbai. Their goal is to find a real parachute. But the big city is dangerous, and their parents are desperate to find them. Will Pappu's dream come true?
“A dream that takes flight.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Satrangee Parachute
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Kay Kay Menon (4 films together), and Zakir Hussain & Kay Kay Menon (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in real locations across Nainital and Mumbai, including the busy streets of Colaba.
- It was produced by a company named 'Cine Mania', which had a very limited portfolio of films.
- The child actors were largely newcomers, with no major prior film experience.
- The title 'Satrangee Parachute' refers to the colorful, makeshift parachute toy used by children in the film.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely available on mainstream streaming platforms.
- Director Vineet Khetrapal also worked as an assistant director on several bigger Bollywood projects before this film.
- The story highlights the issue of child runaways, inspired by general reports rather than one specific real-life case.