Chidia review: A gentle story of dreams, struggle and flexibility in Mumbai Chawl
Chidiya Movie Review: ‘Chidia’ is a hearty film about two brothers facing the challenges of early adulthood in Mumbai. It examines the flexibility required to remove dreams, family bonds and obstacles of life.
In short
- ‘Chidia’ is set to capture everyday conflicts in a minor Mumbai Chawl
- Brothers Shanu and Bua take adult responsibilities after their father’s death
- Boys’ passion for badminton drives their dreams despite many obstacles
Most of us will agree – after a hard day, nothing cools the soul like a warm plate Home mine‘Chidiya’, directed by Mehran Amrohi, feels exactly the same. It is a kind of film that wraps like a comfortable blanket in the cold evening around you, or hugs a friend when you are less. A film that does not play just on screen – it quietly finds a house in your heart.
Set in a modest Mumbai Chawl, the story follows the brothers Shanu (Swar Kamble) and Bua (Ayush Pathak), who are emphasizing in adulthood responsibilities long ago after their father’s sudden loss. When an opportunity encounter with a game of badminton dreams a dream, they just set on a mission to play a match.
From crowdsourcing to badminton racket, establishing a net made of waste clothing, to clean a vacant ground, to create their own meshift courts – boys fought with hearts filled with patience, innocence and hopes. Every time they are close to that one game, life throws a new barrier – but they remain, hands in hand, tears in their eyes and a smile on their face.
The emotional core of the film lies in its relationships. The bond between the brothers, his recent widowed mother, a supporting uncle, and even a cousin – each connection has been designed delicately and felt deeply. His conversation with local tailor or film prepares employees with heat and authenticity, making the story look like a living experience.
Amruuta Subhash shines as a heart -breaking mother. Losing your children in childhood is worth provoking her pain, but she is her unwavering strength. The scene where she fights with a neighbor, scolding her children will melt your heart. Vinay Pathak brings an understanding attraction as his uncle – helpful in cool, coherent methods.
But these are two young leads – Swar Combal and Ayush Pathak – who take the film with amazing maturity. Their honest eyes, raw feelings, and uninterrupted distribution make them breakout stars. His chemistry, especially in scenes of Hatal Gada, Inamalhak and Brijendra art, adds depth and emotional layers to the story.
Mehran Amarhi also portrayed a vivid picture working on the film set – chaos, the fatigue, myth. A scene where Young Bua has surprised why it takes a day to shoot a three -hour film, both of them cheer and reveal. And Pathak’s character claimed that Amitabh Bachchan only wanted around him during work – works with popular artists by a normal Bollywood batching people.
In an era where materials are abundant, but emotion often feels thin, Chidiya is a rare gem. Honest, heart -wrenching, funny and beautifully elaborate – it reminds us why we fell in love with cinema in the first place.
