Meel Patthar
| Meel Patthar | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ivan Ayr |
| Written by | Ivan Ayr Neel Mani Kant |
| Produced by | Kimsi Singh |
| Starring | Suvinder Vicky Lakshvir Saran |
| Cinematography | Angello Faccini |
| Edited by | Ivan Ayr |
| Music by | Gautam Nair |
Production company | Jabberwockee Talkies |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Hindi Punjabi |
Meel Patthar (English: Milestone) is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language drama film co-written, edited and directed by Ivan Ayr and produced by Kimsi Singh.[1] Starring Suvinder Vicky and Lakshvir Saran in major roles, the story follows a truck driver who tries to cope with the tragic death of his wife.[2] The film premiered in the Orrizonti (Horizons) section of the 77th Venice International Film Festival.[3][4]
Production
The film is partially in Punjabi language as the protagonist is Punjabi who is working in the New Delhi region.[5] Ayr said that the film "tells you where you are and how much further you have to go." Further explaining: "Like how we say there is a significant moment or milestone one has crossed, that is there in the film. He gets to a certain milestone which he is unaware of and certain things begin to happen which makes things uncertain."[5]
Cast
- Suvinder Vicky as Ghalib
- Lakshvir Saran
References
- ^ "Meel Patthar (Milestone)". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ Panchamatia, Komal (5 August 2020). "Im interested in telling stories about human existence in contemporary India: Ivan Ayr". Outlook. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Chaitanya Tamhane's The Disciple and Ivan Ayr's Meel Patthar head to Venice Film Festival". NDTV. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ Shedde, Meenakshi (9 August 2020). "Guru-Shishya: Cuaron And Tamhane". Mid Day. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Ivan Ayr opens up on his film Meel Patthar heading to the 2020 Venice Film Festival". Firstpost. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
External links
- Meel Patthar at IMDb