Jhalki (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2019, Jhalki is a drama film directed by Brahmanand S. Singh, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A lyrical story of lost childhood, against the powerful backdrop of child slavery and human trafficking. It is a heart-rending but inspiring story of a nine-year old street-smart girl, Jhalki, in search of her seven-year old brother, Babu, who is suddenly thrown into an inhuman world of child labor with no respite from a terminally gloomy, dark and depressing workplace. Armed with an intimate folk tale of a tireless sparrow, her own ingenious efforts and her charming presence of mind, Jhalki manages her search and eventually free her brother, along with thousands of other enslaved children caught in this insidious practice, affecting over 200 million children worldwide.
Who’s in it. Jhalki stars Tannishtha Chatterjee, Boman Irani, Divya Dutta and Sanjay Suri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Jhalki has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jhalki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jhalki tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jhalki (2019)?
- In US, Jhalki is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jhalki worth watching?
- Jhalki holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jhalki?
- Jhalki stars Tannishtha Chatterjee, Boman Irani, Divya Dutta, Sanjay Suri and Yatin Karyekar.
- When was Jhalki released?
- Jhalki was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.