In This World

Kayo Kayo Colour?

Shahrukhkhan Chavada | 2023 | India | 96 min | Gujarati, Hindi, Sub: English | 13+

Shahrukhkhan Chavada's debut feature Kayo Kayo Colour? offers a fresh perspective on rare Indian cinema by portraying the struggles of a financially strained working-class Muslim family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Selected for the 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam, the film is a humanist exploration of life routine.

Set in Kalupur, a historic neighbourhood, it follows Razzak, an unemployed father, and his family as they navigate daily challenges. Razzak dreams of owning an auto-rickshaw, while his daughter, Ruba, longs for an intriguing drink she cannot afford. Through everyday events, the film reveals their struggles, conflicts, and resilience amidst social and political pressures, culminating in an unexpected twist that reshapes their lives.