Receiving accolades as the 'German Star of India' at Stuttgart Film Festival and also getting selected in the 'San Luis Cine Festival International' which is held in Argentina, the unusual treatment and gripping story makes the film one of the most intriguing and remarkably different films of the year.
Talking about the story of the film, director Kaushik Roy revealed, 'Though the story was a work of fiction, a lot of things were true'. The film is based on his own son Orko's life ' a mildly autistic slow learner. He further adds, 'Orko had serious motor coordination problems where till the age of eleven, he could not hold a pencil properly to write A, B, C' Suddenly one day, he turned his handicap into his strength by starting to draw with bold, uninterrupted lines. This inspired me to encourage people to look beyond their weaknesses and parents to encourage children to pursue their own dreams rather than chasing their own.'
After this incident was shared with actor Irrfan Khan, he developed a very special relationship with Orko. In fact when they were shooting for the film, Irrfan would start his day by taking a photograph of Orko and him together. Even to this day every mail or sms from him to Kaushik will always have a mention about Orko.
Apna Asmaan directed by adman turned filmmaker Kaushik Roy, co produced by Umang Pahwa and distributed by Sony Pictures, is all set to hit the theatres on 7th September, 2007. The film boasts of a stalwart cast led by Irrfan Khan and Shobana (her first Hindi film) and backed by a strong ensemble cast which includes new find teenage Dhruv Panjuani, and veterans Rajat Kapoor and Anupam Kher.
About the Film
The film is about a teenager's journey to be loved and admired for what he is rather then what his parents want him to be. Apna Asmaan takes this story line 'How far would you go to make your child a genius?' The film gives it the sensibility of an urban thriller, making it an entertaining yet thought-provoking film about parents and their demands of their children.
