A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Tannishtha Chatterjee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Virendrapratap Rathore
Written by:
Mangesh Hadawale
Directed by:
Mangesh Hadawale
Release Date:
October 7, 2011
Original Title:
Dekh Indian Circus
Production Companies:
Sundial Pictures
Production Countries:
India
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 101
Kajroo and her family live a tough existence in rural Rajisthan. When a circus sets up in a nearby town, she goes with the children across the desert to see the spectacle.
Kajro (Tannishtha Chatterjee) and Jethu (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) are investing their life in fulfilling the eternal Indian dream of educating their children Ghumroo (Virendra Singh Rathod) and Panni (Suhani Oza). Kajro, as the resilient mother, in the face of adversity inculcates great values in her children; While Jethu as the mute patriarch of the family suffers the day-to-day heartbreaks in silence. Set in the present day deserts of barren Rajasthan, the storyline progresses about the daily trials and tribulations of this family and at a larger level depicts the aspirations of rural India. Where aspirations have arrived at every doorstep but the means are still far behind. In the backdrop of the State elections, a Circus has come to a nearby town that maybe Panni and Ghumroo's only escapade to a fantasy world without any heartbreak. A flag on the door could be the key to this escape. But would Jethu and Kajro find it so easy to see a small dream of their children come true or would they themselves become puppets in the circus of life. Be a part of this cinematic journey which shows a circus at every nook and corner of living and existence.
Director:
Mangesh Hadawale
Director of Photography:
Laxman Utekar
Editor:
James J. Valiakulathil
Music Director:
Shankar Mahadevan
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