Bun Tikki
Q&A with Shabana Azmi
Starring: Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman, Abhay Deol, Rohaan Singh.
In this heartfelt, gentle and uplifting feature film set in the quaint hills of Nainital, we follow the journeys of seven-year-old Shanu and his single father, Sidhant.
As Shanu begins to discover his identity, he faces challenges from his peers and society. He must learn to embrace who he is and find acceptance & love within his family as well as his close-knit group of friends. Sidhant, a teacher at Shanu's school, must navigate his own grief and prejudices while fighting societal pressures as he learns to support and love his child unconditionally after the sudden loss of his wife.
Together, Sidhant and Shanu must negotiate their intricate relationship, growing as father and son while learning to truly understand and accept one another — forming an unbreakable bond of trust and friendship.
Bun Tikki explores themes of parenthood, acceptance, love, friendship, and the importance of family, while also shedding light on the unique challenges faced by children coming into their own identities and single parents learning to heal. With powerful performances, vulnerability at its core, and an emotionally-driven story, this film is a moving exploration of the relationships that shape us, and the resilience and love that emerge in the face of adversity.