''Padduram'' was directorial debut film by

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who has written films like ''

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'' and ''

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''. The film was released in 2011.

Plot

''Padduram'' is the story of a boy Debashish Mehra (Debu) who has a

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problem. Being the target of ridicule the boy starts going into his shell. Worried parents try to remedy the situation but do not succeed. It is only when he befriends Aditya that Debu starts coming to terms with himself. Eventually, Debu turns his weakness into strength and helps his dad in his business.

Cast

*Rachit Sidana as Debashish Mehra(a.k.a. Debu/Dabboo), an 11-year-old boy who has a flatulence problem. *

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as Gitanjali Mehra, Debu's mother *

Suresh Menon Suresh Menon (born 10 January 1967) is an Indian actor, comedian and television personality. Career Menon has appeared in movies including '' Grand Masti'', '' Phir Hera Pheri'', '' Partner'', '' Fool N Final'', '' Krazzy 4'', '' Deewane Huye ...

as Debu's father *Shubham Kataria as Aditya, Debu's friend *

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as Gagan the mysterious neighbor *

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as the narrator *Anshika as Aditi, Aditya's sister

Production

The shooting of the film was held in Indore and Mumbai. Initially,

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was cast to play one of the main characters in the film. But due to his demand for a steep price, the role was given to debutant Shubham Kataria. Rachit Sidana who played Little Iqbal in

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plays the title role of Padduram.

and

form the supporting cast of the film.

Promotion

has also initiated one of its kind merchandising activities for the film's promotion through his venture firm Padduram franchise pvt. ltd.(PFPL) The firm will be engaged into Promotional giveaways like Padduram branded toys, T-shirts, comic books etc.

Music

The tracks are composed by Gaurav Dasgupta and Ashutosh Singh.

Track listing

References

External links

* * {{YouTube, user = padduramthemovie, ''Padduram'' 2011 films 2010s Hindi-language films