Nil Battey Sannata (2016): Cast & Plot
Nil Battey Sannata is a 2016 family drama directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, starring Riya Shukla as Apeksha Sahay, Neha Prajapati and Prashant Tiwari. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Colour Yellow Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nil Battey Sannata About?
The premise of Nil Battey Sannata without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the shadow of the Taj Mahal, domestic helper Chanda dreams of a brighter future for her 14-year-old daughter, Appu. When Appu expresses a desire to leave school and follow in her mother's footsteps, Chanda makes a pivotal decision: she will return to school alongside her daughter, hoping to inspire her and provide a path towards a different kind of life.
Nil Battey Sannata Cast & Characters
Riya Shukla leads the cast as Apeksha Sahay, with Neha Prajapati as Sweety and Prashant Tiwari as Pintu. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
- Riya Shukla as Apeksha Sahay
- Neha Prajapati as Sweety
- Prashant Tiwari as Pintu
- Swara Bhasker as Chanda Sahay
Also Starring in Nil Battey Sannata
· 4 more- Ratna Pathak Shah Dr. Diwan
- Vishal Nath Amar
- Sanjay Suri District Collector
- Pankaj Tripathi Principal Shrivastava
More from Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
More films directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, best-rated first: Bareilly Ki Barfi, Panga, Ankahi Kahaniya and Amma Kanakku.
Nil Battey Sannata Plot Summary
What happens in Nil Battey Sannata from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Apeksha “Apu” Shivlal Sahay (Riya Shukla) is an unmotivated student who has somehow reached her SSC year, even though the idea of pursuing further studies doesn’t excite her. She faces hurdles in mathematics alongside her friends Sweety (Neha Prajapati) and Pintu (Prashant Tiwari). Her single mother, Chanda Sahay (Swara Bhaskar), a high-school dropout, works four low-paying jobs, including one as a maid for Dr. Diwan (Ratna Pathak Shah).
Full summary
The whole story of Nil Battey Sannata, scene by scene
Nil Battey Sannata Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Featurette Pankaj Tripathi Full Speech | Nil Battey Sannata Trailer Launch
- Behind the Scenes Pankaj Tripathi as Principal & Maths Teacher | Making of the Film | Nil Battey Sannata
How Well Do You Know Nil Battey Sannata?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the name of Apu's mother who decides to become a student?
Nil Battey Sannata Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Träume nicht dein Leben, lebe deinen Traum!” and “Chanda, une mère indienne”.
- Also known as
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- Träume nicht dein Leben, lebe deinen Traum!
- Chanda, une mère indienne
- The New Classmate
- Lebe deine Träume - Laiv Sapane
- 新同学
- Новая одноклассница
- 虎媽伴學方程式
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Nil Battey Sannata FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Nil Battey Sannata, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nil Battey Sannata?
Nil Battey Sannata runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Nil Battey Sannata released?
Nil Battey Sannata was released on April 22, 2016.
Who directed Nil Battey Sannata?
Nil Battey Sannata was directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari.
More films by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Who is in the cast of Nil Battey Sannata?
Nil Battey Sannata stars Riya Shukla as Apeksha Sahay, Neha Prajapati as Sweety and Prashant Tiwari as Pintu, among 8 credited actors.
Does Nil Battey Sannata have a post-credit scene?
No. Nil Battey Sannata has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Nil Battey Sannata in?
The original language of Nil Battey Sannata is Hindi.
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