Taala Te Kunjee (transl. Lock and Key) is a 2017 feature documentary written and directed by Shilpi Gulati[1] that follows the journey of four former drug addicts and alcoholics from Amritsar, Punjab who are helping families recover from the rampant drug problem in the state.[2][3][4] It was produced by JPS Bhatia. In 2019, the film was awarded the National Film Awards for Best Film on Social Issues and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.[5]
| Taala Te Kunjee | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Shilpi Gulati |
| Produced by | JPS Bhatia |
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Running time | 1h 23min |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Punjabi, Hindi, English |
People featured
edit- Jasbir Singh
- Tejinder Walia
- Gurpratap Singh
Reception
editTarun Kumar of Firstpost states, "Taala Te Kunjee is an interesting portrayal of the process of recovery through the lives and stories of five men who are not only at varying stages in their own lives, but also at different stages of recovery."[1]
Awards
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 66th National Film Awards | National Film Awards for Best Film on Social Issues | Won | [5] |
References
edit- ^ a b Kumar, Taruni (9 April 2018). "Taala Te Kunjee: A documentary that looks at the lives of Punjab's recovering addicts through five overlapping stories". Firstpost. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Pandya, Sonal. "Taala Te Kunjee preview: Brutally honest look at how addiction affects survivors, families". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Bhatt, Neha (18 November 2017). "Documentary Taala Te Kunjee is about the highs and lows of de-addiction". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini. "Documentary on Punjab's drug problem is about the highs rather than the lows". Scroll.in. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Taala te kunjee team receives national award". The Tribune (Chandigarh). 23 December 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2021.