PRAVAS
India | 1hr 40 mins | [U]
Pravas depicts the story of a little child named Tino (Shivam), who comes from an underprivileged family and lives in a small, remote village in Gujarat, India. His mother works as a maid, and his father works at building sites. The family is happy in their small world with whatever they have. One day a city guy comes to this village and tells Tino about how beautiful Ahmedabad is! Tino gets immediately drawn to this, because until today, Tino had never been to Ahmedabad City. Furthermore, while this was happening, the school organizes a tour of Ahmedabad; the cost is Rs. 800. Tino is ecstatic to visit Ahmedabad because it appears like his wishes have come true.
A few unfortunate events lead Tino to decide against taking the tour because of his family issues and doesn’t go to Pravas. His friends and the class teacher all want him to join the school tour simultaneously. However, Tino is unshakeable about his choice. He gives out all the reasons for not attending Pravas.
The agony of not going on the school trip becomes his inner journey (Pravas). Pravas is a captivating journey of a poor child.
Writer/Director: Vipul Sharma
Producers: Jay Pandya, Rakesh Shah
Cast: Vishal Thakkar, Pranshu Shah, Jay Pandya, Komal Panshal
SCREENING
Friday 27 March – 10.00
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16-18 Addington St,
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MEET THE DIRECTOR
Vipul Sharma is a celebrated Indian filmmaker recognized for his impact on Gujarati cinema. His introduction to the industry came through “Love Is Blind” (2005), a groundbreaking Gujarati movie that starred Bollywood luminaries such as Sonali Kulkarni and Sudha Chandran. The film’s soundtrack was performed by renowned Bollywood vocalists. Notably, this film clinched 10 prestigious state government awards in Gujarat.
Following his debut, Vipul Sharma continued to make significant contributions to cinema with films like “Desh Book” (2014), which delved into Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s ideology, and “Ratanpur” (2018), a captivating murder mystery inspired by real-life events. “Ratanpur” garnered praise, earning the accolade for Best Story at the Gujarat State Government awards.
His most recent releases, KEM CHHO and VAR PADHARAVO SADHAAN, enjoyed significant success at the box office and garnered special attention from both the media and critics.
The most recent movie he directed, “PRAVAS,” has garnered numerous national and international accolades. Notably, it clinched the title of ‘Best Children’s Film’ at the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival. Additionally, it was showcased at the esteemed Moscow International Film Festival in 2024, one of the largest events of its kind.
Currently, he is involved in the development of four upcoming film projects titled PRESSURE, CHORANTA, FRENDO, and KARMWALLET.