The One Who Plays
Khilawadi
Synopsis
Sapna, a 12-year-old girl from the denotified Banchhada caste of Madhya Pradesh (India), dreams of becoming a doctor, inspired by the confidence of a lady doctor who works at the village primary healthcare clinic. However, her dreams are crushed by her community's generational tradition of caste-based prostitution, where girls are forced into the trade to fund their brothers' marriages and run the household.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shobhita Thakur
- Screenplay & Story
- Shobhita Thakur
- Original Title
- Khilawadi
- Country of Origin
- India, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shobhita Thakur
Shobhita Thakur
Shobhita Thakur, Kishori lal Thakur
Department Leadership Roster
Shobhita Thakur
Director
Shobhita Thakur
Writer
Shobhita Thakur
Producer
Kishori lal Thakur
Producer
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What is The One Who Plays about?
Sapna, a 12-year-old girl from the denotified Banchhada caste of Madhya Pradesh (India), dreams of becoming a doctor, inspired by the confidence of a lady doctor who works at the village primary healthcare clinic. However, her dreams are crushed by her community's generational tradition of caste-based prostitution, where girls are forced into the trade to fund their brothers' marriages and run the household.
Who directed The One Who Plays?
The One Who Plays was directed by Shobhita Thakur.
Who stars in The One Who Plays?
The principal cast of The One Who Plays includes Jahnav Rane, Richa Gupta, Devraj Joshi, Hima Singh, Trishaan CSA.
When was The One Who Plays released and how long is it?
The One Who Plays was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 27m.