Tahaan
तहान
Synopsis
A tender fable about childhood innocence amid the realities of war is set against the rugged landscape of Kashmir, so long a flash point for the territorial claims of neighboring India and Pakistan. The title character, an eight year old mountain boy, often hears distant gunfire. But it is not until he goes on a quest to reclaim his beloved donkey, which has been confiscated as payment of his poor family's debts, that he is drawn toward a violence he has no capacity to understand.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Titanic International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Santosh Sivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Santosh Sivan
- Original Score
- Taufiq Qureshi
- Original Title
- तहान
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- iDream Productions, Santosh Sivan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santosh Sivan
Santosh Sivan
Taufiq Qureshi
Santosh Sivan
Shakti Hasija
Department Leadership Roster
Santosh Sivan
Director
Santosh Sivan
Writer
Shakti Hasija
Editor
Santosh Sivan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tahaan
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What is Tahaan about?
A tender fable about childhood innocence amid the realities of war is set against the rugged landscape of Kashmir, so long a flash point for the territorial claims of neighboring India and Pakistan. The title character, an eight year old mountain boy, often hears distant gunfire. But it is not until he goes on a quest to reclaim his beloved donkey, which has been confiscated as payment of his poor family's debts, that he is drawn toward a violence he has no capacity to understand.
Who directed Tahaan?
Tahaan was directed by Santosh Sivan.
Who stars in Tahaan?
The principal cast of Tahaan includes Purav Bhandare, Victor Banerjee, Rahul Bose, Ankush Dubey, Rasika Dugal.
When was Tahaan released and how long is it?
Tahaan was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Tahaan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tahaan was composed by Taufiq Qureshi.