In Pics: Shahid Kapoor’s kid brother Ishaan Khatter’s ‘Beyond the Clouds’

Published on Authored by Garima Kapil

It will not be long when the introduction, Shahid Kapoor's kid brother will be dropped while introducing the supremely talented Ishaan Khatter. Infact it will stop just after you have seen – Beyond the Clouds.

There are many reasons, besides him, to watch Ishaan's debut film. Powerful performances by him, Malavika Mohanan, acclaimed director from Bengali cinema Goutam Ghose (brilliant casting thought), gripping story, true to life characters, toe-curling moments of sheer disgust, ingenious camera and light work are a few.

Beyond the Clouds releases worldwide on April 20. In Singapore it can seen at Golden Village halls.

The film tells a story set in the Mumbai slums guided by the famous Iranian director Majid Majidi’s outlook. Enjoy some fabulous stills from the must watch movie.

A simple story of a brother and his sister set on the fringes of society and poverty, takes a turn to the dark side.
A simple story of a brother and his sister set on the fringes of society and poverty takes a turn to the dark side. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
Majidi, who makes his Indian directorial debut with the film, has laid out the theme of good and evil beautifully where Amir, played by Ishaan, who was seen a jovial character, gets into something as evil as human trafficking.
Majidi, who makes his Indian directorial debut with the film, has laid out the theme of good and evil beautifully where Amir, played by Ishaan, who is introduced as a jovial character, gets into something as evil as human trafficking. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
Amir, who is a drug peddler, gets caught and was saved by the dour merchant Akshi, played by Bengali filmmaker and actor Goutam Ghose.
Amir, who is a drug peddler, gets caught and was saved by the dour merchant Akshi, played by Bengali filmmaker and actor Goutam Ghose.Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
Tara, played by Malavika Mohanan is impeccable as Amir’s sister. Also her debut in Hindi cinema, the Malayalam actress proves her charisma in the film.
Tara, played by Malavika Mohanan is impeccable as Amir’s sister. Also her debut in Hindi cinema, the Malayalam actress proves her charisma in the film. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
Tara works for Akshi who attempts to rape her, and she reacts hysterically in self-defence, hitting him with a rock. Tara gets arrested while Akshi hovers between life and death in hospital. If he dies, Tara faces life imprisonment.
Tara works for Akshi who attempts to rape her, and she reacts hysterically in self-defence, hitting him with a rock. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
Ironically, Amir has to look after the man he hates. Later, when Akshi’s aged mother and young daughters turn up from the south of India, he is forced to help them too.
Tara gets arrested while Akshi hovers between life and death in hospital. If he dies, Tara faces life imprisonment. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
All of which starts turning the young street punk into a better person — though he still contemplates selling Akshi’s 10-year-old daughter to a brothel.
Ironically, Amir has to look after the man he hates. Later, when Akshi’s aged mother and young daughters turn up from the south of India, he is forced to help them too. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
All of which starts turning the young street punk into a better person — though he still contemplates selling Akshi’s 10-year-old daughter to a brothel. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
The film was screened and lauded at multiple film festivals (London, Goa, Dubai, Palm Springs).
The film was screened and lauded at multiple film festivals (London, Goa, Dubai, Palm Springs). Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
The music of the film by AR Rahman is scintillating with the most intrusive background score.
The music of the film by AR Rahman is scintillating with the most intrusive background score. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
The first look poster of the film was released at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
The first look poster of the film was released at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
The celebrated Iranian director has directed classics like Children of Heaven (1997), The Colour of Paradise (1999), Baran (2001)and The Song of Sparrows.
The celebrated Iranian director has directed classics like Children of Heaven (1997), The Colour of Paradise (1999), Baran (2001) and The Song of Sparrows. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures
The film has been shot in Jaipur and slums of Mumbai.
The film has been shot in Jaipur and slums of Mumbai. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios/Namah Pictures

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