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Udaan

Udaan is a Hindi word that translates to flight or taking off. In common usage it conveys ascent, liberation, and rising aspirations. The term is used across Indian culture as a title or motif for various works and projects, reflecting themes of growth, momentum, and breaking free from constraints.

Udaan (2010) is an Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age drama film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane in his feature

The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and social relevance, earning recognition at film

debut.
It
was
produced
by
Anurag
Kashyap
and
Ronnie
Screwvala.
The
film
follows
a
teenage
boy
living
in
a
conservative
household
who
yearns
to
pursue
his
own
dreams
and
resist
the
rigid
expectations
of
his
father.
Set
against
a
realistic
backdrop,
Udaan
addresses
themes
of
adolescence,
authority,
rebellion,
and
personal
freedom,
and
is
noted
for
its
grounded
storytelling
and
portrayal
of
youth.
festivals
and
from
critics.
It
is
often
cited
as
an
important
example
of
contemporary
Indian
cinema
that
blends
artistic
ambition
with
social
commentary,
contributing
to
discussions
about
family
dynamics,
education,
and
the
experiences
of
young
people
in
India.