Dhuin (2022) is an Indian drama film directed by Achal Mishra. The film offers a poignant look at the struggles of pursuing artistic dreams in a small-town setting.
The story centers around Pankaj, a young aspiring actor living in Darbhanga, a small town in Bihar. Pankaj dreams of making it big in the film industry and is particularly inspired by the grandeur of Mumbai’s film scene. However, his ambitions are in stark contrast to his immediate reality, where financial constraints and familial responsibilities dominate his life.
Pankaj works part-time as a theatre artist, performing in local plays, while juggling odd jobs to support his family. His father, a rickshaw puller, is skeptical of Pankaj’s dreams, urging him to find stable employment instead. The film captures the tension between Pankaj’s aspirations and the societal pressures to conform to more conventional roles.
