Amit Bhatia of ABP News gave 4 stars out of 5 and said that "The film is a reminder of the art that has the power to save cinema from its financial and creative struggles."Read at source
Chidiya 2016 
Synopsis
Chidiya
Chidiya is a 2016 Hindi-language drama film directed by Mehran Amrohi and produced by Faqhrul Husaini under the banner of Smiley Films in association with Key Media Works. The film stars Vinay Pathak, Amruta Subhash, Svar Kamble, Ayush Pathak, Inaamulhaq, Brijendra Kala, and Muzaffar Khan.
- Director
- Mehran Amrohi
- Release
- 28 May 2016
- Studio
- Smiley Films, Key Media Works
- Run time
- 110 min
- Language
- Hindi
Reviews
7 Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.
Critics' consensus
Generally Positive
Critics' aggregate for Chidiya is 73/100 from 6 scored critic/publication reviews.
Synthesized by AI (gpt-5-codex-omdb-enricher) from 8 source-backed reviews — verify against the linked sources.Common praise
- emotional impact
Positive 7
Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "The tone of the film may be gloomy but it is never tragic or hopeless.Read at source
Devesh Sharma of Filmfare also gave 4 stars out of 5 and observed that "Chidiya is a children’s film which has a poignant message about child labour even as it showcases small dreams and desires of its child protagonists."Read at source
Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated 3.5/5 stars and said "Chidiya is a must-watch family fare, offering simple yet profound storytelling that warms the heart and leaves you smiling."Read at source
Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India praised the film.Read at source
Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and writes that "Chidiya is a gentle reminder of the power of small dreams and everyday kindness.Read at source
Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 4 stars out of 5 and said that "in an age where content is abundant, but emotion often feels diluted, Chidiya is a rare gem.Read at source
Media & trailers
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Details
Soundtrack
- Aye Dil Ki Nanhi Chidiya Divya Kumar
- Sasura Mera Natka Chorus
- Badal Barse Divya Kumar
- Dono Taraf Sannata Vijay Prakash
Technical specs
- Release date
- 28 May 2016
- Run time
- 110 min
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Mehran Amrohi
- Studio
- Smiley Films, Key Media Works
- Distributor
- Reliance Entertainment
Trivia
- Principal photography for the film was completed in 2015, nearly a decade before its theatrical release.
- The chawl sequences were filmed in Pune, while additional scenes were shot at the Film and Television Institute of India.
- Exterior shots were filmed in Mumbai, including locations at the Kamal Amrohi Studio.
- The film faced distribution challenges due to shifting trends in independent cinema, resulting in a delay of nearly a decade.
- Chidiya was released theatrically across India on 30 May 2025, following a previously scheduled date of 23 May 2025.
- The official trailer for the film was released on 19 May 2025.
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