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Wonderful depiction of intricacies for growing up. Excellent !!!

The parable between a child and what they can become as adults - particularly with regards to sexism and gender bias - are explored beautifully in this short. And even though it's not overly preachy or subtle, it is direct in a most pleasing way. The cinematography - particularly the framing of the shots - were a joy to watch, and above all - the acting and the background score come together poetically to expound on the virtues and parallels between women and the birds - and kings and the young ones. It premiered on YouTube during the We Are One festival on the 2nd of June, and is absolutely worth watching when it's officially released to the public.

More than describing the permanence of domestic abuse, misogyny, and patriarchy in familial circles, Natkhat (The Brat) reinforces the idea of a possible solution against the social menace created by those everyday elements that effective child rearing at home is where you begin the real education, and thanks to its breezy narration, effervescent performances (mainly by the child actors), and a strong score the message comes out pretty well. TN.

(Film #4. Watched and reviewed during its world premiere at the We Are One Global Film Festival on YouTube. Curated by the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.)

A fabulously insightful little gem of a movie. Must watch!

A lovely and insightful film, that deals with interesting issues. Highly recommended.

I can see this film umpteenth times. There is nothing more, I have to say about this lovely film.

Amazing movie , wonderful play by a sanika & Vidya balan ma'am

Reminds of childhood stories, good acting by vidhya

Amazing movie , wonderful play by a sanika & Vidya balan. Great costumes too

Heard a lot about this short but impressive movie. Please tell me how to watch it as I have been exploring the internet but have found non link So far

A short and sweet movie from genius and creative director and story writer. The movie gives a very settled message to society. Recommended for viewing by intelligent viewers.

Natkhat movie is a perfect way to describe the real situation of are society . It actually cover the whole things happening in india . The emotion shared my the child actor is incredible. I congrats the whole natkhat team and wishing that it'll select in oscar 2021!

It's a masterpiece you can't deny the fact that it's all dependent on parents to teach their children about good and bad but in a perfect manner(which parents only know) likewise in the film.

Starcast is really brillant and what an actor Vidya ji is she is the Star that spark on her eyes as mother looks same as the child is of her own. Only one thing to add if you see your child misbehaving with a girl at whatever age please make them learn what respect they are they are needed to be give!!

This movie really deserves 10/10 vidya balan will make you cry, best actress in bollywood, this was just perfect.

Natkhat (Short film) :

A Masterpiece Crafting of an immensely important yet sensitive subject that will leave you spellbounded. One of the finest storytelling I've seen recently. A half-an-hour into two sensational parallel worlds, fairytale and realistic, that will teach you a lot about life, love, equality, god's creations and humanity. Vidya Balan is impeccable throughout the runtime and thst child Sanika Patel is utterly natural. Overall, Natkhat is a Must Watch for every kid, every mother, every father and every single creature who is part of the society since forever.

Softly delivering such an important message. Modern cinema should be as powerful as this one. Kudos to the makers.

I loved the way vidya played the role. She is an amazing actress.