Set in an early post-Independence era, Chalo Jeete Hain is an inspiring short film around a formative incident in the life of a young boy destined to serve the nation. The impressionable boy while reading a book by Swami Vivekanand is struck hard by a quote – “Wahi jeete hain, jo doosro ke liye jeete hain.” On the quest for the meaning of life, he tries to pursue what he can do for others in his small world. The film is all about finding a purpose in life.
Directed by Mangesh Hadawale, known for his debut Marathi film Tingya (2008) has won 57 national and international awards. the social drama is just 32 minutes long.
The film’s production values are noteworthy and it is shot fantastically in a way that brings the small town of Vadnagar in Gujarat to life.
Produced by Mahaveer Jain and Bhushan Kumar, Chalo Jeete Hain will have its world premiere on Star Network and its OTT platform Hotstar on July 29.
Watch Chalo Jeete Hain’s trailer here:
