Satendra Soni (Bhola), Sparsh Suman (Shambhu), Vinay Pathak (Nanababu), Masumeh Makhija (Radha) Runtime: 97 minutes (approx. 1h 34m) Language: Hindi (with English Subtitles) Production Company: Platoon One Films Plot Summary: When Reason Challenges Faith
Set in a North Indian village in the late 1980s, the story follows two young, impressionable children—Bhola and Shambhu. Their lives revolve around their village, where they are taught by the local Pandit-ji that every event is a result of divine intervention (or Bhagwan Bharose ).
The film examines how children, who believe everything they are told, are influenced by adult beliefs. It portrays the danger of indoctrination. bhagwanbharose2023subbed1080pwebh264cbfm work
The film is available on various streaming platforms. You can find streaming or rental options on: Bhagwan Bharose (2023) - IMDb
The film won the Best Film Award at the 25th UK Asian Film Festival. Where to Watch "Bhagwan Bharose" 2023 Satendra Soni (Bhola), Sparsh Suman (Shambhu), Vinay Pathak
Child actors Satendra Soni (Bhola) and Sparsh Suman (Shambhu) are highly praised for their natural and mature acting.
With music by the cult band Indian Ocean , the film captures rural life with artistic simplicity. The film examines how children, who believe everything
It explores how communal intolerance and prejudices are sown early in young minds.
Their idyllic, carefree existence begins to change when Bhola's father brings a television from the city, and Bhola starts school, where he is exposed to scientific explanations that contradict the mythology he has been taught. The film follows their journey as their world expands, taking into its fold the country's fast-changing, sometimes volatile socio-political landscape. Key Themes and Critical Reception