Chidiya Poster: The official poster for Chidiya, a poetic cinematic journey, has been revealed by Smiley Films in collaboration with Reliance Entertainment ahead of its nationwide release on May 23, 2025.
Chidiya Poster: Celebrating the Unbreakable Spirit of Childhood Aspirations
Chidiya, a poignant tale by Mehran Amrohi, celebrates the quiet strength of childhood ambition. Set in a lively Mumbai chawl, it centers on brothers Shanu and Bua, who repurpose a pile of scrap into a badminton court, driven by their dreams and backed by a supportive mother and community.
Adding to its charm is Chidiya’s own journey, made almost a decade ago, the film quietly toured the international festival circuit, earning recognition and love.
Its eventual theatrical release feels like a reflection of the film’s core, perseverance, faith, and the enduring power of unshaken dreams.
Director Mehran Amrohi expressed, “Chidiya is a tribute to the wonder of childhood, to dreaming fearlessly in spite of life’s hardships. It’s about the forgotten corners of the city where imagination still thrives. This film quietly reminds us that hope never goes out of style.”
Starring Brijendra Kala, Inaamulhaq, Amrutha Subhash, Vinay Pathak, and rising child actors Hetal Gada, Ayush Pathak, and Svar Kamble, weaves together poetic realism and emotional resonance. The film features a soundtrack by Shailendra Barve and will be distributed by Reliance Entertainment.
Chidiya, which was completed nearly ten years ago, has already earned recognition at a range of international festivals, including IFF for Children and Adults (Iran), Spirit of Fire IFF (Russia), SAIFF (USA), Cinekid (The Netherlands), and Zlin IFF (Czech Republic).
After years of quietly gathering accolades, the film is now ready to spread its wings for its release in India. The official Chidiya poster has already been released by the makers.
Smiley Films, in partnership with Reliance Entertainment, has launched the official poster for Chidiya, a poetic drama set to release in theatres across India on May 23.
Chidiya, a creation of Mehran Amrohi’s writing and direction, is a tender memory, paying homage to the silent wars children fight to keep their dreams intact. Set in the vibrant world of a Mumbai chawl, it follows two determined brothers, Shanu and Bua, who transform a discarded junkyard into a badminton court.
With only their imagination, hope, and the help of their mother and community, they pursue a dream that is far greater than what their surroundings offer.
The journey of Chidiya itself makes the film even more significant. Finished nearly a decade ago, it has traveled through various international festivals, winning hearts and accolades along the way.
Its delayed release reflects the very themes it celebrates: patience, belief, and the beauty of dreams that patiently wait for the right time to take flight.
Director Mehran Amrohi said, “Chidiya is a love letter to childhood, a story about dreaming with your eyes open, even when life tries to close them. It’s a celebration of those who are forgotten by the world, but whose imaginations never fade. This film is a reminder that hope is always relevant.”
Starring Brijendra Kala, Inaamulhaq, Amrutha Subhash, Vinay Pathak, and a talented group of child actors, including Chidiya, Hetal Gada, Ayush Pathak, Svar Kamble, Chidiya beautifully combines poetic realism with emotional clarity.
With music composed by Shailendra Barve and distribution by Reliance Entertainment, the film promises an enriching experience.
Finished nearly a decade ago, Chidiya has already left its mark on the international festival circuit, earning recognition at events like IFF for Children and Adults (Iran), Spirit of Fire IFF (Russia), Cinekid (The Netherlands), and Zlin IFF (Czech Republic).
After years of quietly accumulating acclaim, the film is now set to release in India, like a bird that has waited patiently for the perfect moment to take flight.
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