
JOZE IS A YOUNG GOAN BOY GROWING UP DURING THE FREEDOM MOVEMENT OF THE STATE IN THE 60S. THOUGH YOUNG AND THUS EXPECTED TO REMAIN IGNORANT OF THE POLITICAL WINDS BREWING ALL OVER, HE BECOMES ACUTELY AWARE OF THE GRAVE INJUSTICE EVERYWHERE AND THE SACRIFICE MADE BY THOSE AROUND HIM. THIS INSTILLS IN HIM A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY THAT BECOMES INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING MANY LIVES DURING A CRUCIAL MILITARY OPERATION. THE FILM WON THE CHILD ACTOR THE AWARD FOR THE BEST CHILD ARTIST AT THE 52ND NATIONAL FILM AWARDS IN 2005.
Directed by Jayashree Kanal, Chota Sipahi leans on a strong ensemble — Om Bhutkar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2004.
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The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.
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