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Synopsis
Hari, a 13-year-old rag picker from the slums of Mumbai, gets a chance to act in a short movie, after which his friends call him Hero. Under the name ‘Hero’ he begins a journey – a journey of waiting and observing.
Synopsis
Hari, a 13-year-old rag picker from the slums of Mumbai, gets a chance to act in a short movie, after which his friends call him Hero. Under the name ‘Hero’ he begins a journey – a journey of waiting and observing.
Our take
Scrutinising the deep and complex influence of popular cinema on ordinary people, He… offers an insightful take on the ironies that mar the lives of migrant workers in megacity Mumbai. The director of acclaimed Marathi film Lathe Joshi made his debut with this poignant Bhojpuri drama.