Chennai International Film Festival

ONKO KI KOTHIN

Colour | 117 ' | Bengal | 2024
In a slum in the city, three children-Babin, Dolly, and Tyredream big. Babin wants to be a doctor, Dolly a nurse, and Tyre an engineer. Despite their harsh realities and their parents’ struggles, they build a makeshift hospital from scraps. When Babin’s father falls seriously ill, they embark on a quest to find an oxygen cylinder, facing various challenges and unlikely allies along the way-Shah Rukh and Kajol, whose own story of love and defiance intersects with the children’s mission. Through a series of events, including an encounter with the cylinder company, the children’s determination shines. With the help of their community, including their estranged parents, they manage to save Babin’s father and gain the attention of a doctor who promises to support their education. The story ends with hope, questioning whether these three kids will achieve their dreams against all odds.
Director
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Saurav Palodhi is a well-known Bengali filmmaker, screenwriter, and theater director. He directed the movie Colkatay Columbus in 2016 and has worked on several other films like Kholam Kuchi. In theater, he leads the group Ichheymoto and has directed award-winning plays such as Ghoom Nei. He began his career as a stand-up comedian and has since become a prominent figure in Bengali entertainment.
Cast & Crew

Director – Saurav Palodhi
Producer – DCM Film and Entertainment
Cinematographer – Ankit Senguta
Editor – Pranay Dasgupta
Screenwriter – Soumit Deb, Saurav Palodhi