Shuttlecock Boys

Shuttlecock Boys proves that you do not need established 'stars' and a mammoth budget to make good films….it takes a beautiful storyline and some good performances to touch the hearts of audience…I saw the movie at Film Bhawan as a part of Jaipur Film Festival and it was a wonderful experience. Appreciation for the movie was obvious by the loud applause in the fully occupied auditorium for so many scenes.

Even though the film shows 4 protagonists on screen but I strongly felt the presence of a 5th protagonist too – the director of the film, behind the camera – Mr. Hemant Gaba - who not only chased his dream but also achieved it in an exemplary way ..Shuttlecock Boys is truly heart warming …thank you Pennywise Films for giving us such a beautiful movie…and best wishes for all your future projects

i have seen the movie at Jagran Film Festival in Delhi, i really liked the movie its a good attempt and i recommend this film to everyone.

The music of the movie was very good to ear and it comes at right places in the movie and helps the flow.

All the actors were new but still they have done a very good Job.

The best part of the film is its story, it seems that we all wanted to do something our own where we feel the freedom and the happiness we are looking for.

After some search on internet i have found that film has been to other festivals all across the globe which shows how good the film is and its a must watch.

I got the chance to see Shuttlecock boys in Jagran Film Festival,New Delhi and it is one of the best movie i have ever seen as it is a very inspirational movie .The film is high on the emotional quotient and it has some really hilarious moments . Many scenes stays with you long after you have left the theater. The movie tells the story of thousands of youths and inspire them not to lose hope in their life and even teach them to give their best to achieve success . The work of Hemant and all the actors,cast,crew and Camera were amazing and its really a worth watching movie as one can completely relate with the characters and enjoy this movie and go home with lot of inspiration and sweet memories of the movie .The best thing about this movie is that it has shown our efforts of day to day struggle in life and fulfilling dreams.

Hemant Gaba's "Shuttlecock Boys" is worth watching. It's a reel life example of the real life of each individual,the problems faced by them to choose their career efficiently. I went on to to watch the movie at Jaipur International Film Festival 2011,Jaipur skipping my college along with my friends and it was fun watching the movie which actually relates to our life giving us an inspiration for fulfilling our dreams. The story is about the four boys completely different from one another. They wanted to do something on their own and after the complete struggle chasing their dreams and not following the path what life offered them,they succeeding with their catering business.

"I don't know whether we are going to succeed. We might fail. But at- least we would have tried " . This dialog expressed with subtle emotions and a great sense of maturity by one of the actors speaks volumes.And it's just not simply a line from a film uttered by one of the actors . There are various dimensions to it.

How many of us take that one chance ? To leave everything aside,to set out on a journey just for the love of what we want to do,without knowing where we might end up.We face challenges,things do not always work out.Sometimes we are on the verge of contemplating whether we had taken the right call.But we still go on,guided by sheer passion,devotion,love and dedication.

"Badha Chal !!Chala Chal".This is what the film portrays.A little googling up will get you articles about the film which reveals that the director himself faced similar challenges.Stuck up with a monotonous 9-6 IT job,with the love for cinema,with a burning passion to make films,not being able to find a producer and then finally leaving aside materialistic dreams and pleasures and pooling a huge sum of personal savings behind the film is what this valiant young director did.The story does not end here.The film footage caught a lab fire and quite a bit was destroyed. Finally with the grace of God this was digitally restored.

Today just like the characters in the film with no business cards,no infrastructural setups or past experiences,here is a film from the debutant director.In an industry dominated by commercialism here is a gem of an independent feature film screening across theatres just next to a Bourne Legacy,A rising Dark Knight and some Gangs from Wasseypur.

This is a remarkable feat! All this shows in the film and it deeply moves you. Why? Because it's straight from the heart.With not an extra moment wasted on making subplots or concocted character sketching ,over-dramatization,this film moves at a pace keeping you engrossed all the while, identifying yourselves with the characters,befriending them and becoming a part of their world,emotions and struggle.The simplicity of this film is what stands out and gives it a distinct USP.

A fantastic film from Hemant Kumar Gaba and team ,this surely sends far reaching ripples in the new wave that has struck Indian Cinema.