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Contacts

Wegmans Signature Tower, 12th Floor, E-12, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida-201308, India.

Festival Date: 2026-01-31 ,

Pre Deadline: 2025-03-08

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Chhath – Maati Bulati Hai

Country : India
Language : Hindi
Duration : 00h 20mins 13sec
Genre : Realistic short film
Festival : 12th Noida International Film Festival-25
Award : Official Selection

Synopsis

Chhath – Maati Bulati Hai portrays the emotional journey of a migrant worker striving to return home for Chhath Puja, a festival deeply rooted in familial and cultural bonds. The film highlights his struggles with corrupt middlemen in the railway system, including purchasing a fake ticket and facing consequences. With the help of a compassionate ticket checker, he completes his journey, showcasing the resilience of migrants and the importance of traditions. This short film sheds light on the exploitation in the railway system while celebrating the enduring spirit of family and cultural heritage.

Crew

Director
Alok Kumar
Producer
Alok Kumar
Writer
Alok Kumar
Cinematographer
Dipanshu Aryan
Editor
MD Nihal
Music Director
Dixit Jaiswal
Production Company
Main Bihar Hun

Cast

Lead Actor
Ritesh Thakur
Lead Actress
Sonam Jha
Supporting Actor
Roopesh Chaudhary, Abhijeet Pathak, Anil Chamaria
Supporting Actrees
Ms. Niraj Chaudhary,Chandani Parveen,Anjali Kumari

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