Gattu (U/A)

  • Starring :
    Mohammad Samad, Naresh Kumar, Jayanta Das
  • Language : Hindi Genre : Drama
  • Synopsis :

    An illiterate street boy has only one ambition – to fly kites and reign supreme in the blue skies. And he will turn around everything in his small world to string his dream together.

  • Director :
    Rajan Khosa
  • Music Director : Sandesh Shandilya
  • Duration: 1 hrs & 20 mins
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Synopsis

An illiterate street boy has only one ambition – to fly kites and reign supreme in the blue skies. And he will turn around everything in his small world to string his dream together.

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Story: An illiterate street boy has only one ambition - to fly kites and reign supreme in the blue skies. And he will turn around everything in his small world to string his dream together.

Movie Review: So meet Gattu (Mohammad). A typical street kid. Dreaming of flying sky-high. But no supersonic jets or choppers in his dreams really. Like the famous seagull called Jonathon Livingston, who only wanted to fly higher and higher, what this poor, illiterate boy (living in small-town Roorkee) lives for, is a string, a brightly coloured, diamond shaped patang. And of course, some breeze to lift his spirits and help his kite soar. The only driving force in his measly existence (living under an open roof, with tin drums for walls, and odd-jobs for a paltry sum of Rs.20 a day) is his knack for flying kites. Even his chachu's (Naresh Kumar), at times, harsh and tyrannical pressures to work for a living don't suppress his blithe spirit. In fact, with a few cutely devilish traits, bubbling energy and sparkling eyes, Gattu is a sweet soul, always sunwashed with hope. He has only one problem - Kali! A mysterious black patang (believed to do patang ka jaadu-tona), who has for many years, defeated all other kites in town, and no one knows who is her master. Our Mr. Smarty Half-pants who thinks on his feet, realizes that the only way to beat Kali is to fly his kite from the highest point, which is the local school terrace. And he pulls all 'strings', literally, to take on the 'black diamond' in the blue skies. Even if it means sneaking into school, pretending to be 'Agent Gattu', disguised as a student, lying to chachu, creating a web of ingenious stories and antics (of wafadar jasoos, aatankvadis, and barood) that leaves everyone convinced, charmed and confused at the same time. Rightly, a mind of a child is truly magical; all they need is sand to make a castle. Or a hand-made kite to save the world.

Mohammad Samad's performance is heart-warming, with wonder in his eyes and playful innocence he grabs all your attention. His confined world suddenly opens doors, and as he gets lessons on gravity and goodness, science and sach ji jeet, his large eyes twinkle with amazement - like he's just spotted ET on Earth.

Naresh Kumar plays his part well, as the austere chachu harrowed by Gattu's guts, who eventually melts and embraces him.

Director Rajan Khosa has intelligently made a children's film (which has been applauded in the festival circuit) that truly crosses all age barriers. It subtly throws light on compelling issues like child illiteracy and child labour without shouting from terrace-tops or turning into a preachy docu-drama. In one moment the story is purely simple, and in the other it's profound enough to move you, if not theatrically shock you. It's greased with a kind of paradoxical reality, yet, it leaves you upbeat.

Gattu is a must-watch for children of all ages (read: grown-ups even more). And if you think you're too grown up for a kiddie film, go fly a kite. Maybe that's the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up too soon. We should just let the little one's in us rule the world.

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Good story...

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ok kind of

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OK

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A nice interesting movie !

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A movie with a different ,but with a special theme depicting the child's psychology , their emotions , ambition etc. The direction was beautiful to reflect the characters very well ! Overall, a very good movie !

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mast movie

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A nice movie to watch

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Nice Movie but who is Gattu? :)

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must watch

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Good.

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theek hi hai...not so enjoyable

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good movie after a long time

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great movie!

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small eyes and big dreams.........love it :)

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I would recommend this movie.....its a worth giving a chance....

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nice

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Great film.. A must watch

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Awesome film. A must watch

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Good!

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It's a awesome movie. better than TZP. Please go and watch

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awesome film. a must watch for all kids. Please watch it!

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Review posted more than 6 month ago

Good one. Movie should be nice as the direct thought coming from mind after looking at the name. Though these are small budget movies and due to lesser advertisement these are less famous and could not make business to that level. But at last but nt the least these type of movies are pure entertainment. So we should watch these movies and also promote them so that more low budget movies can come in market

  • Rating 2.55

Review posted more than 6 month ago

An illiterate street boy has only one ambition - to fly kites and reign supreme in the blue skies. And he will turn around everything in his small world to string his dream together.

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Review posted more than 6 month ago

Just one work, awesome !!!

  • Rating 55

Review posted more than 6 month ago

It's a classic movie! I just loved it! I watched it yesterday at Wave Cinema only and I so loved it! The movie had a substance which makes it different and outstanding. The best part is the director didn't try to make it sympathy-gainer kinda movie. It was kinda inspirational, I would say.

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Awesome. Simple story with a nice ending. A nice comedy and drama

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this year is certainly the year of superheros and here comes the best of them all. The movie is the perfect ending (or is it?) to the perfect superhero franchisee till date. Hats off to Nolan for genius and giving us another jewel. Bale is just awesome and plays the part of a broken batman really well and reminds of tobey maguire act in spiderman 2 and not to forget that the ending familier too but nevertheless, the movie has its own charm and delivers what was expected out of it. Story is good and there is good development throughout the movie and by the end of it you get attached with all of them and live their experience. Climax is superb and be ready for the surprise which leaves you wanting for more. The legend lives and we all be waiting anxiously for his next outing..;) Cheers ;) Bhuwan

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The story line impressed me very much. All the best to the movie and the maker of this movie. God bless you.

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Well, after so many positive reviews I cant miss watching this movie. After all so many peoples cannot be wrong.

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LOL, i guess you gave review for "Dark Knight Rises" in "Gattu" :D

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dark knight rises- epic conclusion justified!!! little lengthy but worth your money.

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gattu...kid is higg..

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christopher nolan- take a bow!!1 loophole in d story but- it was simply mind blowing!! keep up d good job


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