Movie review by Prashant Shukla
Plot:
Shanu and Bua lose their father and are forced to grow up too soon and have to work on film sets as spot-boys. A random game of badminton sparks a small dream – to play just one match. From raising money for rackets to making a court out of nothing, the boys fight every hurdle with hope and heart. Life keeps testing them, but they move forward – hand in hand, with teary eyes and smiling faces.
The Performances:
The performances in this film don’t even feel like performances – they feel lived in. Amruta Subhash as Vaishnavi brings out a woman torn between strength and deep regret. Vinay Pathak as Bali is that quiet, comforting father figure you wish you had. But it’s Ayush and Svar as Bua and Shanu who truly steal the show – the kids act their hearts out. Every look, every tear, every smile – it all hits straight to the soul.
Not an Impostor:
Chidiya is not one of those overly self-indulgent indie films that feel like borderline silent movies hiding under the label of “art-house films.” It’s a qissa – a heartfelt tale from the margins, the kind of story the mainstream often overlooks. Yes, it has its long silences and reflective pauses, but also raw, emotional dialogues that cut deep. It doesn’t pretend to be minimal just to seem “deep” – it feels, it breathes, and it speaks when it needs to.
The Songs
There are about 3 or 4 songs in the film, and each one fits the tone so perfectly that the music becomes one of its biggest highlights. Composed by Shailendra Barve and written by Jitendra Joshi and Mehran Amrohi, the songs truly stay with you – especially ‘Aye Dil Ki Nanhi Chidiya’.
Post Link:https://www.instagram.com/p/DKR2UPXTtiL/?img_index=1&igsh=dXZ3c3ZiamRtM3Nq Final Verdict:
Chidiya is a quiet little gem that speaks volumes with its heart. Rooted in innocence, loss, and hope – it leaves a lasting impression. One of those rare films that feels less like cinema, and more like a memory.
