Dum Kaata
Dum Kaata (transl. A Tale of a Tail!) is a Hindi-language comedy film directed by Amol Palekar and released in 2007. The film stars Om Puri, Anjana Basu, and Sachin Khedekar play the lead roles. The film also includes supporting roles played by Shernaz Patel and Aseen Desai. The film was released in India and in the UK in 2007 and released to the rest of the world in 2010.
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| Directed by | Amol Palekar |
| Written by | Sandhya Gokhale |
| Starring | Sachin Khedekar Om Puri |
| Cinematography | Asim Bose |
| Edited by | Amitabh Shukla |
| Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
This film centers around the character of Saumil, a young boy who has been diagnosed with a medical condition for which surgery has been recommended. However, Saumil refuses the operation, and as the story unfolds, his brother Kashul becomes convinced that he is growing a tail. The film follows the family dynamics and struggles as they navigate this difficult situation, with Saumil's mother, father, and grandfather all playing important roles in the process.
The film tackles themes related to family, health, and the challenges of making difficult medical decisions. While the plot itself is fictional, it touches on issues that many families may face in real life. The film's storytelling approach is intended to be emotionally engaging and thought-provoking, while also maintaining a neutral and objective tone.
Cast
- Om Puri
- Jainam Shah
- Viram Shah
- Anjana Basu
- Sachin Khedekar
- Shernaz Patel
- Heli Daruwala as Imlee
- Aseen Desai
- Viju Khote
- Vibhavari Deshpande as Ananya's mother
- Saloni Daini as Gauri