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Ahaan

Jilted by his wife, a man with OCD finds eye opening common ground and camaraderie with his neighbor, a young man with Down Syndrome.

  • Nikhil Pherwani
    Director
  • Nikhil Pherwani (Story, Screenplay, Dialogue)
    Writer
  • Abhishek Pherwani (Co-writer - Story)
    Writer
  • Will Finds Way Films
    Producer
  • Arif Zakaria
    Key Cast
    "Ozzy"
  • Niharika Singh
    Key Cast
    "Anu"
  • Rajit Kapur
    Key Cast
    "Sippy"
  • Plabita Borthakur
    Key Cast
    "Onella"
  • Abuli Mamaji
    Key Cast
    "Ahaan"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 21 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
    Melbourne
    Australia
    August 16, 2019
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Chicago South Asian Film Festival
    Chicago
    United States
    September 20, 2019
    U.S. Premiere
    Official Selction
Distribution Information
  • Streaming on Netflix
Director Biography - Nikhil Pherwani

Nikhil Pherwani is a film Writer-Director and Partner at Will Finds Way Films. His directorial debut feature film Ahaan was acquired by NETFLIX for an exclusive worldwide release after its India theatrical release in March, 2021. The film was acclaimed by critics and received raving reviews with particular praise for the direction and performances.

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Director Statement

I’ve always observed how differently-abled individuals are treated differently, sometimes even less than human. This made me ponder about a few things - What goes on in the life of a young adult with intellectual disability? How do their parents cope with uncertainty about their child’s future? What happens to them once their parents are gone? Are they capable of leading an independent life? Intrigued by these thoughts, I met several people with intellectual disabilities and their parents. The research helped me understand their world better and I knew without reservation that I must make a film exploring a humane story.