Apna Asmaan

Apna Asmaan

Apna Asmaan is a 2007 Indian drama film directed by Kaushik Roy. The film stars Irrfan Khan, Shobana, and Anupam Kher in pivotal roles. The story revolves around a couple who are struggling to cope with their son's developmental disorder and their quest to find a cure.

Plot

The film follows Ravi Kumar (Irrfan Khan) and Padmini (Shobana), a middle-class couple whose son, Buddhi, has a developmental disorder. Dissatisfied with their son's condition, they seek the help of a doctor who offers them a controversial treatment. The treatment, however, comes with unforeseen consequences that challenge their understanding of happiness and success.

Cast

• Irrfan Khan as Ravi Kumar
• Shobana as Padmini
• Anupam Kher as Dr. Sathya
• Rajat Kapoor as Dr. Sen
• Dhruv Piyush Panjnani as Buddhi

Themes

The film explores themes such as parental expectations, societal pressure, and the ethical implications of medical treatments. It delves into the emotional and psychological struggles faced by parents of children with developmental disorders.

Reception

Apna Asmaan received mixed reviews from critics. While the performances of the lead actors were widely praised, the film's narrative and pacing received some criticism. The film was noted for its sensitive portrayal of a family dealing with a child's disability.

Awards

The film won several awards, including:

• Best Actor for Irrfan Khan at the Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema
• Best Director for Kaushik Roy at the Stuttgart Film Festival

See also

• Irrfan Khan filmography
• List of Indian films of 2007
• Developmental disorder

External links

Apna Asmaan at IMDb