HAMSAFAR

HAMSAFAR

Director: Abhijeet Arvind Dalvi
Language: Marathi
Year: 2024
Duration: 20
Producers: Narendra Shantikumar Firodia
Director Statement:
Writers: Abhijeet Arvind Dalvi
Cinematographer Name: Gaurav Kulkarni
Editor Name: Mayur Hardas and Akshay Salve
Key Cast: Vijay Patkar, Pushkar Tamboli, Pooja Kanade, Harshal Hajare, Pradyumna Gaikwad, Kanhaiyya Tiwari, Kiran Didwaniya, Vidya Joshi
Other Credits: Executive Producer – Pushkar Tamboli and Pranit Medhe, Music Director – Aditya Bedekar, Costume Director- Bilwa Dalvi, Art Director – Nana More, Sound Designer – Abhijeet Dalvi and Mayur Hardas, Sound Recordist – Sarang Deshpande, Production Manager – Ankush Kale and Vaibhav Patil, Assistant Director- Vikas Gosavi and Sandeep Kadam and Kiran Didwaniya, Poster Designer- Shreyas Runwal, Poster Digitalisation – Sumit Wagh
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Synopsis

In Indian culture, a Hamsafar (companion) can be more than a person — it can be a belief, a memory, or even an object that holds emotional value. This story captures the unique bond between a grandfather and his old radio, which for him is not just a device but a lifelong companion filled with memories and emotions. The narrative reflects how, in Indian tradition & culture, even ordinary objects become deeply personal and meaningful. When such a companion is lost, it creates a void, leading to a heartfelt search — not just for the object, but for the feelings and identity connected to it. Through this intimate journey, story of Hamsafar celebrates the Indian culture and its emotional depth, reverence for memories, and the timeless belief that true companionship can be found in the simplest of things — when the heart remembers. “Hamsafar” is a story of attachment, loss, and the timeless essence of emotional connection in Indian life.