A Boy Who Dreamt Of Electricity

Date and Time: Thursday, 30 October 2025, 7pm

Entry: Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, India
Parking: Gate No. 1, 2 & 3 (Cars), Gate No. 2 (Bikes & Bicycles)
Venue Info: Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations:
'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)Exit Gate-1' - Walk Direction
'Khan Market(Violet Line)'
Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description: A Boy Who Dreamt Of Electricity (Rajasthani with English subtitles/73 mins) 

In a tribal community a young man, Bheru, is struggling to make the family farm work and provide support alongside his father to help his ailing mother. Due to a lack of electricity in their home several marriage proposals fall through, bringing a sense of shame on the family, mounting debts. Confiding in his best friend he musters the confidence and heads into the city where he experiences solar power. He begins his quest to bring electricity to his desolate home and village. 

Followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.

Director: Jigar Nagda

Collaboration: Kriti Film Club 

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