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Halo

  • 1996
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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Halo (1996)
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The story revolves around a seven-year-old girl, Sasha (Benaf Dadachandji), who looses her puppy. It is about her search and the variety of people she meets.The story revolves around a seven-year-old girl, Sasha (Benaf Dadachandji), who looses her puppy. It is about her search and the variety of people she meets.The story revolves around a seven-year-old girl, Sasha (Benaf Dadachandji), who looses her puppy. It is about her search and the variety of people she meets.

  • Director
    • Santosh Sivan
  • Writers
    • Sanjay Chhel
    • Santosh Sivan
    • Snehendra
  • Stars
    • Benaf Dadachandji
    • Rajkumar Santoshi
    • Sahil Choujar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    509
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Santosh Sivan
    • Writers
      • Sanjay Chhel
      • Santosh Sivan
      • Snehendra
    • Stars
      • Benaf Dadachandji
      • Rajkumar Santoshi
      • Sahil Choujar
    • 10User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Benaf Dadachandji
    • Sasha
    Rajkumar Santoshi
    Rajkumar Santoshi
    • Shasha's Father
    Sahil Choujar
    • News reporter
    Kharabela Mohapatra
    • Anil
    • (as Bulang Raja)
    Harish Patel
    Harish Patel
    • Director
      • Santosh Sivan
    • Writers
      • Sanjay Chhel
      • Santosh Sivan
      • Snehendra
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    9parnildh

    A must watch for all kids (even adults who still have a heart)

    My favourite film as a child. The story is poignant. The end always makes me emotional. And I am a fan of that bald, bespectacled boy who keeps saying: " Dad,someone's look at us". His character is so hilarious.
    10Rosyglow

    Made me emotional

    I first watched it when I was around 8 and it made me very sad to know the little girl lost her puppy. I wouldn't spoil it. But when I watched it as an adult, I was able to appreciate it more. It's like watching it from the eyes of a child. I love the style of directing , the dialogues, the silly and goofy song and camera angles. It all works in favor of it's story telling. Really , give it a watch. You wouldn't be disappointed. It will make your heart warm. It wilI make you nostalgic (if you are an Indian 90s kid). I still haven't fulfilled my dream of adopting a dog and naming it Halo, hopefully someday.
    8naveennbhat

    This low budget movie is ahead of its time

    The cinematography and editing was way ahead of its time. The child actors did a fairly decent job. I watched this as a kid and it left a lasting impression on me. I rewatched it in my 30s now and its still as effective. The final scene is tear inducing. Also, the title song used to be one of my favourites growing up. A must watch!
    9anant_films

    THE BEST CHILDREN FILM I HAVE EVER SEEN

    Halo is perhaps THE best children film I have ever seen. This is a story of a lonely girl Sasha, who lives with her father and her cousin sister, and longs for a good friend. One day a small puppy enters her house and gets very friendly with Sasha. Sasha thinks she has received the puppy from the God and names it HALO. But one day suddenly, the puppy disappears and then starts Sasha's search. The end is really very touching. The film is technically very well made by one of the greatest cinematographers of the world, Santosh Sivan. Along with that funny sequences in between make the film more interesting and watchable. Acting by Benaf Dadachanji (Sasha) is really award-winning. the film also features good performances by Sasha's father (the well known director Rajkumar Santoshi) and the bald child.
    10SEXnSFX

    A bit dark for kids

    Cute Movie abt a small girl(sasha) who has lost her pet puppy during the riots of 1993 in City Of MUMBAI, India.

    The movie stars with many cute kids who are in awe with little puppy which is lost during riots in mumbai ( the worst it has ever seen).real dark movie but for kids ;)

    Good movie for kids

    gets 10 of 10 for creativity

    rarity now a days for such movies to be made

    Trivia: NO one was ready to release the movie coz it was for kids but the director put the money from his pocket for the movie to be released just coz he believed that it was a good movie.

    i don't want to add spoilers so nothing much to be said here please go and watch the movie

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 1996 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • Malayalam
    • Filming locations
      • India
    • Production company
      • Children's Film Society of India
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      1 hour 32 minutes
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