Jhalki
झलकी
Synopsis
A lyrical story of lost childhood, against the powerful backdrop of child slavery and human trafficking. It is a heart-rending but inspiring story of a nine-year old street-smart girl, Jhalki, in search of her seven-year old brother, Babu, who is suddenly thrown into an inhuman world of child labor with no respite from a terminally gloomy, dark and depressing workplace. Armed with an intimate folk tale of a tireless sparrow, her own ingenious efforts and her charming presence of mind, Jhalki manages her search and eventually free her brother, along with thousands of other enslaved children caught in this insidious practice, affecting over 200 million children worldwide.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brahmanand S. Singh
- Original Title
- झलकी
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
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Brahmanand S. Singh
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What is Jhalki about?
A lyrical story of lost childhood, against the powerful backdrop of child slavery and human trafficking. It is a heart-rending but inspiring story of a nine-year old street-smart girl, Jhalki, in search of her seven-year old brother, Babu, who is suddenly thrown into an inhuman world of child labor with no respite from a terminally gloomy, dark and depressing workplace. Armed with an intimate folk tale of a tireless sparrow, her own ingenious efforts and her charming presence of mind, Jhalki manages her search and eventually free her brother, along with thousands of other enslaved children caught in this insidious practice, affecting over 200 million children worldwide.
Who directed Jhalki?
Jhalki was directed by Brahmanand S. Singh.
Who stars in Jhalki?
The principal cast of Jhalki includes Tannishtha Chatterjee, Boman Irani, Divya Dutta, Sanjay Suri, Yatin Karyekar.
When was Jhalki released and how long is it?
Jhalki was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.