Nil Battey Sannata (English: Good For Nothing) is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari in her feature debut[^2^]. The film stars Swara Bhaskar, Riya Shukla and Ratna Pathak Shah in the lead roles. The film tells the story of Chanda (Bhaskar), a single mother who works as a domestic helper and dreams of educating her daughter Apeksha (Shukla), who is not interested in studies and wants to become a maid like her mother.
The film explores the themes of education, poverty, gender and social inequality in a humorous and touching way. The film also shows the bond between a mother and daughter who support each other through their struggles and aspirations. The film was well received by critics and audiences alike, and won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) for Bhaskar and the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
The film was also remade in Tamil as Amma Kanakku (English: Mother's Calculation), with Dhanush as the producer and Samuthirakani, Revathi and Amala Paul in the main roles. The Tamil version was released in 2016 and was also praised for its performances and message. The film is available for streaming on Zee5, Eros Now and VI movies and tv[^1^], or can be bought as download on Google Play Movies and YouTube[^1^].
The film is based on the 2013 Thai film Teacher's Diary, which was also remade in Telugu as A Aa. The film's title Nil Battey Sannata is a slang term used in North India to refer to someone who is good for nothing or hopeless. The film's tagline is "Likhoge toh aage badhoge" (English: If you write, you will progress), which emphasizes the importance of education and literacy.
The film was shot in Agra and Delhi, and features the Taj Mahal as a prominent backdrop. The film's music was composed by Rohan-Vinayak, while the lyrics were written by Nitesh Tiwari, Shreyas Jain and Manoj Yadav. The film's songs include "Maths Mein Dabba Gul", "Maa", "Murabba" and "Maula". The film's soundtrack was released by Eros Music on 22 March 2016.
The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the film's direction, screenplay, performances and message. Rajeev Masand of CNN-News18 gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Nil Battey Sannata is a rare film that makes its point without becoming preachy or melodramatic. It's a charming little gem with a big heart." Anupama Chopra of Film Companion gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Nil Battey Sannata is a lovely, heartfelt story of a mother and daughter who dream big. It's a film that will make you laugh and cry, and leave you with a smile on your face."
The film was also a commercial success, earning â69.2 million at the domestic box office and â1.3 million overseas. The film was also screened at various international film festivals, such as the Silk Road International Film Festival, the London Indian Film Festival and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The film won several awards and nominations, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) for Bhaskar, the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and the Screen Award for Best Child Artist for Shukla.
The film's director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari said that she was inspired by her own mother, who raised her and her sister as a single parent. She said, "My mother always told me that education is very important and that I should never give up on my dreams. She also encouraged me to pursue filmmaking as a career. She is my role model and my hero." Tiwari also said that she wanted to make a film that would inspire young girls to pursue their education and ambitions.
The film's lead actress Swara Bhaskar said that she was moved by the script and the character of Chanda. She said, "I think Chanda is one of the most inspiring characters I have ever played. She is a woman who has faced many hardships in life, but she never loses hope or her sense of humor. She is a fighter and a dreamer. She is also a loving mother who wants the best for her daughter." Bhaskar also said that she had to learn the local dialect and mannerisms of Agra for the role.
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