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Aājoor / Aājoor
Director's bio
Aaryan Chandra Prakash
Aaryan, raised in rural Bihar, India, discovered his passion for storytelling early on. Inspired by Indian regional films, he embarked on a journey across India to explore diverse communities. Returning to Bihar in 2018, he aimed to empower his community through film. Spending two transformative years crafting the script for 'Aājoor,' he trained non-professional actors from the village, creating a remarkable community film. Filmography - "Aājoor" (Debut Feature Film, Nov 2023) - Role: Director/Writer/Executive Producer.
Synopsis
"Aājoor" follows Saloni, a resilient 10-year-old in North Bihar, as she defies societal norms to pursue her education. Despite her mother's early demise, Saloni manages household chores, assists her father, and faces societal scorn. Her father, a singer-instrument player of the Launda Dance team, supports her against all odds. The film interweaves her story with boys fascinated by social networking, offering a glimpse into the modern world's influence on rural life.
Details of Cast
Sajiwan Paswan (Leading Actor - Sajiwan), Stuti Chandra Prakash (Leading Actress - Saloni), Dhirendra Kumar (Leading Actor - Dhirendra), Shivshankar Kumar (Leading Actor - Suittha ), Manish Kumar (Leading Actor - Manish), Lalit Kumar (Leading Actor - Pahadi), Monika Kumari (Supporting Actress - Monika), Khusnandan Thakur (Supporting Actor - Khusnandan ), Dinesh Sah (Supporting Actor - Dinesh), Madhu Kumari (Supporting Actress - Mam), Ravindra Kumar (Supporting Actor - School Teacher )
Details of Crew
Ankur (Editor), Aftab Akram (Cinematographer), Abhishek Patil (Sound Designer ), Bobby Brahma (Other), Prithipal Singh Matharu (Co-producer), Nutan Kumari (Co-producer), Arpit Chhikara (Co-producer)
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