Wonderful depiction of intricacies for growing up. Excellent !!!
20 Reviews
Masterpiece
deveshchandramisra21 January 2021
This movie is brilliant - simple message, with masterful execution.
ahmadnaik2 June 2020
The parable between a child and what they can become as adults - particularly with regards to sexism and gender bias - are explored beautifully in this short. And even though it's not overly preachy or subtle, it is direct in a most pleasing way. The cinematography - particularly the framing of the shots - were a joy to watch, and above all - the acting and the background score come together poetically to expound on the virtues and parallels between women and the birds - and kings and the young ones. It premiered on YouTube during the We Are One festival on the 2nd of June, and is absolutely worth watching when it's officially released to the public.
We Are One GFF Review: Natkhat / A Solution to Social Menace / 7 Stars
nairtejas2 June 2020
More than describing the permanence of domestic abuse, misogyny, and patriarchy in familial circles, Natkhat (The Brat) reinforces the idea of a possible solution against the social menace created by those everyday elements that effective child rearing at home is where you begin the real education, and thanks to its breezy narration, effervescent performances (mainly by the child actors), and a strong score the message comes out pretty well. TN.
(Film #4. Watched and reviewed during its world premiere at the We Are One Global Film Festival on YouTube. Curated by the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.)
(Film #4. Watched and reviewed during its world premiere at the We Are One Global Film Festival on YouTube. Curated by the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.)
A little gem
dkrishnankutty22 January 2021
An poignant and important story
krishnan-3389126 January 2021
My favourite in recent times
subhashseh20 January 2021
Incredible movie
dhurgamanipatel20 January 2021
Natkhat movie is a perfect way to describe the real situation of are society . It actually cover the whole things happening in india . The emotion shared my the child actor is incredible. I congrats the whole natkhat team and wishing that it'll select in oscar 2021!
Natkhat
ashokjat-5987620 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Natkhat (Review)Where does learning begin? At home.
Natkhat, a 33 minute short, underlines the fact that home is where we learn the values which shape us, and makes us who we are. It is an old-fashioned, nearly-forgotten word- 'values', but the most empathetic, and understanding people we know lay emphasis on how they grew up right.
Natkhat is one of the four Indian films selected by MAMI, which is screening at the on-going global film festival, 'We Are One' (4.30, IST, June 2), and is a valuable addition to the films which call out patriarchy, and how utterly damaging it can be.
A story framed within a story is the device the film uses, as it shows us a little boy Sonu ( role by girl chil actor Sanika Patel) going about his days, at school and at home, his sharp eyes and alive mind observing and emulating those around him, and how what is labelled as harmless mischief ('natkhat') can quickly roll over into horrifying bullying and worse.
Having witnessed a bunch of older teenagers indulge in dubious activities, and participated in a disturbing encounter engineered by some boys in his class, our little fellow (Sonu) skips home, into the loving, cleansing embrace of his mother, played by Vidya Balan.
The actor, who's turned producer with the film, is the moral centre of her son's universe, as he is shown taking in the chat at the family dining table (Balan, the ghoonghat-clad wife and daughter-in-law serving her husband, younger brother in law, and father in law, attentive to each frown and comment) as the men talk casually about 'dealing with' pesky, independent women. This 'boys will be boys' indulgence is where it all starts, whether it is pulling a little girl's plait, or, a few years later, beating your wife.
Balan's bahu's bruises are a story in themselves, and are strong reminders of how forcibly gendered our childhood can be, how misogyny is not just a male preserve (the mother-in-law is silent and complicit, perhaps perpetuating her own treatment, and ensuring that the cycle of domestic violence stays unbroken) and how a corrective can be put into place. The story within a story device is distracting, though: the film's strength resides in the mother-and-son, the core which quivers with each blow, and settles with a soothing touch.
Natkhat's theme is not new but needs as much iteration as possible. And the treatment, by director Shaan Vyas (his striking debut production Kshay, which was directed by Karan Gour,), makes it powerful. It deserves a full-fledged film.
Natkhat, a 33 minute short, underlines the fact that home is where we learn the values which shape us, and makes us who we are. It is an old-fashioned, nearly-forgotten word- 'values', but the most empathetic, and understanding people we know lay emphasis on how they grew up right.
Natkhat is one of the four Indian films selected by MAMI, which is screening at the on-going global film festival, 'We Are One' (4.30, IST, June 2), and is a valuable addition to the films which call out patriarchy, and how utterly damaging it can be.
A story framed within a story is the device the film uses, as it shows us a little boy Sonu ( role by girl chil actor Sanika Patel) going about his days, at school and at home, his sharp eyes and alive mind observing and emulating those around him, and how what is labelled as harmless mischief ('natkhat') can quickly roll over into horrifying bullying and worse.
Having witnessed a bunch of older teenagers indulge in dubious activities, and participated in a disturbing encounter engineered by some boys in his class, our little fellow (Sonu) skips home, into the loving, cleansing embrace of his mother, played by Vidya Balan.
The actor, who's turned producer with the film, is the moral centre of her son's universe, as he is shown taking in the chat at the family dining table (Balan, the ghoonghat-clad wife and daughter-in-law serving her husband, younger brother in law, and father in law, attentive to each frown and comment) as the men talk casually about 'dealing with' pesky, independent women. This 'boys will be boys' indulgence is where it all starts, whether it is pulling a little girl's plait, or, a few years later, beating your wife.
Balan's bahu's bruises are a story in themselves, and are strong reminders of how forcibly gendered our childhood can be, how misogyny is not just a male preserve (the mother-in-law is silent and complicit, perhaps perpetuating her own treatment, and ensuring that the cycle of domestic violence stays unbroken) and how a corrective can be put into place. The story within a story device is distracting, though: the film's strength resides in the mother-and-son, the core which quivers with each blow, and settles with a soothing touch.
Natkhat's theme is not new but needs as much iteration as possible. And the treatment, by director Shaan Vyas (his striking debut production Kshay, which was directed by Karan Gour,), makes it powerful. It deserves a full-fledged film.
Query
nirahughirau21 January 2021
Another brilliant one by Vidhya
neeti-1263620 January 2021
Great movie
mohanalapatt25 January 2021
Amazing Movie
mptyagi21 January 2021
Hidden Gem
debdas_foryouonly28 July 2021
A Masterpiece Crafting of an immensely important yet sensitive subject that will leave you spellbounded.
SAMTHEBESTEST26 July 2021
Natkhat (Short film) :
A Masterpiece Crafting of an immensely important yet sensitive subject that will leave you spellbounded. One of the finest storytelling I've seen recently. A half-an-hour into two sensational parallel worlds, fairytale and realistic, that will teach you a lot about life, love, equality, god's creations and humanity. Vidya Balan is impeccable throughout the runtime and thst child Sanika Patel is utterly natural. Overall, Natkhat is a Must Watch for every kid, every mother, every father and every single creature who is part of the society since forever.
A Masterpiece Crafting of an immensely important yet sensitive subject that will leave you spellbounded. One of the finest storytelling I've seen recently. A half-an-hour into two sensational parallel worlds, fairytale and realistic, that will teach you a lot about life, love, equality, god's creations and humanity. Vidya Balan is impeccable throughout the runtime and thst child Sanika Patel is utterly natural. Overall, Natkhat is a Must Watch for every kid, every mother, every father and every single creature who is part of the society since forever.
Emotional movie
arjun-6861725 July 2021
Must watch
vinaykorram11 October 2021
A Short film which gives HUGE message
manavashah6 January 2022
It's a masterpiece you can't deny the fact that it's all dependent on parents to teach their children about good and bad but in a perfect manner(which parents only know) likewise in the film.
Starcast is really brillant and what an actor Vidya ji is she is the Star that spark on her eyes as mother looks same as the child is of her own. Only one thing to add if you see your child misbehaving with a girl at whatever age please make them learn what respect they are they are needed to be give!!
Starcast is really brillant and what an actor Vidya ji is she is the Star that spark on her eyes as mother looks same as the child is of her own. Only one thing to add if you see your child misbehaving with a girl at whatever age please make them learn what respect they are they are needed to be give!!
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