Saving Chintu derives inspiration from real-life incidents. At a dinner in 2016, My Indian- American doctor revealed to me that he was illegally adopted by his American parents from an Indian ...

The seriously cute and cutely serious Chintu has turned six – in war-torn Baghdad. It’s April 2004. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is awaiting trial. American troops are patrolling the streets. Indians ...

How challenging can it be for a middle-class couple to throw a birthday party for their child? All you need is a bit of tinsel and cake. For six-year-old Chintu, stuck in war-torn Iraq with his family ...

There is a moment in Tushar Tyagi’s Saving Chintu (2022) when we see the protagonist for the first time. It is a piercingly emotional experience for a shot that runs for barely a few seconds. Chintu ...

Chintu is six and it is his birthday. There are balloons and festoons all around the house. Daddy has promised cake, though ‘daadi‘ would love it if he had kheer. His best friends will be there, too.

‘Saving Chintu’ revolves around an Indian-American gay couple who are in India to adopt a child. The film sheds light on the challenges faced by LGBTQ community and also brings more complex issues ...

What’s Bad: Nothing. Maybe a thing or two didn’t click but won’t call them bad. Loo Break: YOU WON’T NEED IT! Watch or Not?: Go Back to ‘What’s Good’ and decide. Let’s first take a moment to ...

The lasting impression one gets from Chintu Ka Birthday, is that it’s way too static. Agreed that it’s a small budget film, with Iraq recreated in India, where action is confined to the interiors of a ...