Earlier this year, Pan Nalin‘s critically acclaimed film Chhello Show also known as The Last Film Show took over the news circuits as it received a nod at the prestigious Oscar Awards. In another a moment of triumph for Gujarati cinema, Chhello Show secured the Best Gujarati Film award at the 69th National Film Awards announced today.
Chhello Show has been making waves since its inception, not only within the national circuit but also on the international stage.An elated producerDheer Momaya tells ETimes, “I thought that my heart was full after getting a nod at the Oscars, but getting recognition on home soil just hits differently, especially at the National Awards. Getting not one but two is just fantastic! We are most happy and excited for young Bhavin Rabari, who has put his heart and soul into creating the most nuanced performance for Chhello Show.”
Chhello Show presents a narrative that captures the essence of Gujarati culture while delving into universal themes. It is a story of a 9-year-old Samay (Bhavin Rabari) from Chalala village in Saurashtra, Gujarat, who spends an entire summer watching films from the projection booth of a rundown movie place by bribing the projectionist – Fazal (Bhavesh Shrimali). He is absolutely mesmerised by films and filmmaking, to the point that he decides to become a filmmaker, unaware of the heartbreaking times that await him.
Earlier while speaking to ETimes, director Pan Nalin had said, “When you have nothing, nothing can stop you, I could have never imagined such a day would come like a celebration of light. ‘Chhello Show’ has been enjoying love from around the world but there was an ache in my heart. How do I make India discover it? Now I can breathe again and believe in cinema that entertains, inspires, and enlightens!”
The film stars Bhavin Rabari, Vikas Bata, Richa Meena, Bhavesh Shrimali, Dipen Raval, and Rahul Koli in key roles.
Chhello Show has been making waves since its inception, not only within the national circuit but also on the international stage.An elated producerDheer Momaya tells ETimes, “I thought that my heart was full after getting a nod at the Oscars, but getting recognition on home soil just hits differently, especially at the National Awards. Getting not one but two is just fantastic! We are most happy and excited for young Bhavin Rabari, who has put his heart and soul into creating the most nuanced performance for Chhello Show.”
Chhello Show presents a narrative that captures the essence of Gujarati culture while delving into universal themes. It is a story of a 9-year-old Samay (Bhavin Rabari) from Chalala village in Saurashtra, Gujarat, who spends an entire summer watching films from the projection booth of a rundown movie place by bribing the projectionist – Fazal (Bhavesh Shrimali). He is absolutely mesmerised by films and filmmaking, to the point that he decides to become a filmmaker, unaware of the heartbreaking times that await him.
Earlier while speaking to ETimes, director Pan Nalin had said, “When you have nothing, nothing can stop you, I could have never imagined such a day would come like a celebration of light. ‘Chhello Show’ has been enjoying love from around the world but there was an ache in my heart. How do I make India discover it? Now I can breathe again and believe in cinema that entertains, inspires, and enlightens!”
The film stars Bhavin Rabari, Vikas Bata, Richa Meena, Bhavesh Shrimali, Dipen Raval, and Rahul Koli in key roles.