Chidiya is a gem of a film, an instant classic
New Delhi [India], June 20: In an industry where marketing blitz often outweighs merit, where noise travels faster than nuance, and where opening weekend numbers define a film’s success, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for small, sincere stories to simply exist — let alone be discovered. Amidst this landscape, one film quietly arrived, touched a few hearts, earned glowing praise from respected critics — and then disappeared from public access almost as swiftly. That film is Chidiya.
Directed by Mehran Amrohi, Chidiya is not just another indie drama. It is a love letter to childhood, to resilience, to silent dreams growing up in the corners of India’s bustling, neglected spaces. It’s a film that took nearly a decade to find its way to the screen.
And yet, for those who did find it, Chi...