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Some films don’t need star power or massive budgets to strike the right chord with the audience. Sometimes, they just need to have their hearts in the right place. One such lesser-known Indian gem is Filmistaan, an offbeat yet brilliant 2012 film directed by Nitin Kakkar (in his feature film directorial debut) and starring Sharib Hashmi in the lead role.
After being screened in various national and international film festivals, Filmistaan quietly made its way to Indian cinemas on June 6, 2014. Despite being released without much fanfare, the film earned a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. And here’s the great news: it’s now streaming for free on YouTube. Read on to discover what the film is about, how to stream it for free on YouTube, and why it deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Filmistaan – Plot Summary
The heartwarming film follows the story of Sunny (played by Sharib Hashmi), a cheerful, Bollywood-obsessed assistant director, who is mistakenly kidnapped by terrorists near the India-Pakistan border while working with a foreign documentary crew. He is held captive in a remote village in Pakistan, where he forms a unique bond with the locals because of their shared love for Hindi films.
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Despite the growing bond, Sunny remains determined to escape and return home, even if it means risking everything. The movie also features Inaamulhaq, Kumud Mishra, and Gopal Dutt in key supporting roles.
Filmistaan – Critical Response & Audience Feedback
As mentioned earlier, the film has a perfect critics’ score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and a user rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb. It also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and boasts a terrific yet underappreciated performance by Sharib Hashmi.
How To Watch Filmistaan For Free?
You can watch the national award-winning movie Filmistaan on YouTube for free via the Shyam Shroff channel. Surprisingly, this movie is not available on any OTT platform.
Filmistaan Promo
You can watch the official promo of the movie here to get a glimpse of its main characters, the storyline, and the rural setting.
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