Chintoo Movie Online

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I stumbled upon it and wanted to share it with the reader... chintoo reminds me of my childhood... an most 3Ms in their 30s and 40s would react similarly!

After posting this, I stumbled upon a lot of blogs dedicated to chintoo... may his fan base increase.

Saving Chintu is a film that has drawn my interest ever since I read about its making. So, I took the opportunity to watch it while it was screened online as a part of the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2020.

Directed by Tushar Tyagi, who is also the co-producer along with Ritika Jayaswal, the short film promotes inclusivity. It also addresses the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community. In a parallel stream, it further, throws light on complex issues faced by society such as child adoption and HIV.

Sam seeks the help of his close friend Meera (Dipannita Sharma) to cross the hurdle. This leads to a misunderstanding with Oliver who feels left out. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Dr. Sanjay (Adil Hussain) and his wife Asha (Priyanka Setia) who consider adoption to make their family complete.

The challenge for a short film lies in how powerfully it can convey its message within a limited time frame. Despite being built on a strong plot, it may fail to reach a level of excellence without its cast delivering their utmost best. However, Saving Chintu does not falter on this ground.

Sachin Bhatt and Edward Sonnenblick, as Sam and Oliver, are convincing, and do justice to their parts. Their excitement of flying to India to adopt Chintu and the tension that arises between them when Oliver feels sidelined, both feel very natural.

The immensely versatile Adil Hussain as Dr. Sanjay gives us yet another spectacular performance, which of course does not come as a surprise. Be it at the health camp where he is the dedicated doctor or his moment as a loving husband discussing adoption with his wife, he delivers it all with equal finesse.

His compassion looms large when he gives up his seat to a woman on the bus and strikes a warm conversation with the daughter of one of his patients. These incidents come across as so real that they do not seem like scenes on celluloid.

Dipannita Sharma as Meera emerges in a role very different from the glamorous persona she portrayed in earlier films like Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and War. Clad in crisp, cotton sarees with the bindi on her forehead, she looks endearingly beautiful.

Parenthood, adoption, LGBTQ, HIV, and cultural barriers are the issues that Saving Chintu seeks to explore. The film does so through a story intelligently scripted by Sanyam Kumar and Corey Wright. While it does not moralise, the themes of love and acceptance are subtly embedded in its core and organically flow throughout the narrative.

Tushar Tyagi deserves a big round of applause for manoeuvring the plot with skilful dexterity and without loosening his grip. In an interview, he voiced his concern about how misinformed most people are about the difference between HIV and AIDS.

As the film nears its end, you will perhaps wonder what conclusion it plans to arrive at and what message it seeks to convey. It is the final scene that winds it up beautifully, giving the answers that one might be looking for. And it certainly does so with a pleasant surprise that warms the heart!

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