Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence

Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence
Directed byDar Gai
Written byDar Gai
Kanishq Banka
Dheer Momaya
Produced byDheer Momaya
Dar Gai
Starring
  • Namdev Gurav
CinematographyAditya Varma
Edited byShounok Ghosh
Music byAndrea Guerra
Release date
CountryIndia
LanguagesMarathi
Hindi

Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence is a 2018 Indian adventure drama film directed by Dar Gai's Jugaad Motion Pictures and starring Namdev Gurav, a chauffeur in real life, in the title role. The film contains Hindi and Marathi dialogues and was released with Hindi subtitles.[1]

Synopsis

A 65-year-old chauffeur who travels from Mumbai to Ladakh in search of inner peace and quietude.[1]

Cast

  • Namdev Gurav as Namdev Bhau
  • Aarya Dave as Aaliq
  • Zoya Hussain as Tara
  • Geetanjali Naik as Namdev's wife

Production

Namdev Gurav, a driver for forty-five years, was signed to play a chauffeur in the film. The film was shot in Bombay and Ladakh.[2]

Release

Namdev Bhau was featured as the opening film for the Dharamshala International Film Festival.[3][4] The film was also featured at the Busan International Film Festival.[1]

Reception

The Hollywood Reporter wrote that "Written and directed by the young Kiev-born, India-based Dar Gai, the film builds slowly but inexorably to a touching surprise ending that exceeds expectations".[5] Firstpost wrote that "Namdev Bhau's organic and unschooled performance and Dar Gai's gentle observation of this man who reveals so much while saying so little are the film's soul. Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence will resonate with residents of big cities who endure daily sensory overload".[6]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Outcome Ref.
2019 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Actor Namdev Gurav Nominated [7][8]
Best Indie Film Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence [8]

References

  1. ^ a b c Khan, Murtaza Ali (3 November 2018). "Daria Gai: A journey into silence". The Hindu.
  2. ^ "India is home, a part of me, says Ukrainian filmmaker Dar Gai with two Bollywood films in kitty". 9 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Ukrainian filmmaker Dar Gai to make Bollywood debut – Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  4. ^ Khan, Murtaza Ali (9 November 2018). "The warmth of human stories". The Hindu.
  5. ^ "'Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence': Film Review | Mumbai 2018". The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. ^ "Namdev Bhau – In Search of Silence movie review: A lyrical experience with unschooled performances". Firstpost. 31 October 2018.
  7. ^ Jha, Anjali (31 July 2019). "Namdev Gaurav, a Mumbai driver, is now walking the red carpet with the stars". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  8. ^ a b The Hindu Net Desk (17 July 2019). "'Super Deluxe' competes with the likes of 'Andhadhun' and 'Gully Boy'". The Hindu.