Directed and written by Mehran Amrohi, the film saw a long awaited release. The film has finally hit the screens decade later amid all the remakes and reboots. With a fresh and easy emotional story to follow, the film is an endearing tale of childhood innocence that we still have and aspire for as adults. However, the plot on forefront is a gruelling tale of two kids who have lost their father and in doing so lost their childhood too.
The film begins with two brothers playing in the backyard of the chawl. Both Shanu and Bua love to loiter around as any kid would want to, but as any mother would, their mother, now the sole parent can’t bare the thought of losing the kids too. Worrying after then while also worrying about how to get by line after the death of their husband, the sole breadearner, Vaishnavi is left with no other option but to send the kids to work. The decision is not only to make sure they are walk the right path in life but to also help earn a living.
The kids on the other hand have different plans in mind. Without school in the way, and after bring inspired by two actors on the set of a film, they find a new obsession with badminton. Unaware of what the game is, they begin to research things and find out ways how to play it. From find out the rules, finding space to play it to, actually building their own little ground for it. The two brothers with a friend manage to do it all, until their uncle does find them a job as spot boys on a film set. For the rest of the film, it’s the two brother against the world, job expectation just wanting to hold on to their innocence and play badminton.
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The short run time of the film, keeps things light and easy for a large range of audience. With two plots running along side, the parents and the kids, the film explores good outlook on life from different generations and mindsets. Vinay Pathak as Bali kaka is sweet, caring and brings in the emotional aspect of the film. On the other hand, Amruta Subhash as Vaishnavi, the widow and mother of two kids brings in the reality of motherhood, and fierce and hopeless performance is one of the best in the film. But the kids, both Svar Kamble as Shanu and Ayush Pathak as Bua have given their best performances.
While Ayush is hopeful and adorable, Svar playing the older one is closer to realities of life but tries hard to not let go of his own childhood. He often is seen being the link between the mother and the younger brother adding more maturing to his very young character. The music, direction and the production is simple of the film. Shot in real life locations, the costume and the simple screenplay adds to the charm of the story. Meanwhile, there are some songs in the film that move the story forward while also keeping the audience engaged with an emotional storytelling.
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Overall, Chidiya is about letting go of the expectation and being yourself, what little you can for everyday not matter what the world throws at you.
