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{{Short description|2024 Hindi drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Pushtaini
| image = Pushtaini.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Vinod Rawat
| writer = {{ubl|Vinod Rawat|Rita Heer}}
| producer = {{ubl|Ankit Gandhi|Vinod Rawat}}
| starring = {{ubl|Vinod Rawat|Rita Heer|Ankur Bhalla|Hemant Pandey|Preme Karayat|Maya Dharakoti|Mithilesh Pandey}}
| cinematography = Dhawalika Singh
| editing = Charu Takkar
| music = Krishna Purohit
| studio = Lotus Dust Pictures, VinRaw Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2024|06|21|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}
'''Pushtaini''' is a 2024 [[Hindi]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by Vinod Rawat<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vinod Rawat opens up on Pushtaini, his jugalbandi with Hrithik Roshan, and more |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vinod-rawat-opens-up-on-pushtaini-his-jugalbandi-with-hrithik-roshan-and-more-101718862797469.html}}</ref> and produced by Ankit Gandhi and Vinod Rawat under the banners Lotus Dust Pictures and VinRaw Films. The film stars Vinod Rawat, Rita Heer, Ankur Bhalla, [[Hemant Pandey]], Preme Karayat, Maya Dharakoti, and Mithilesh Pandey.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Pushtaini' review: A small indie film that takes on the big, taboo topic of men's sexual abuse |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2024/06/21/pushtaini-review-a-small-indie-film-that-takes-on-the-big-taboo-topic-of-mens-sexual-abuse.html |access-date=13 November 2024 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref> It also features [[Rajkummar Rao]] in a cameo.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 June 2024 |title=Pushtaini: Hrithik Roshan's shout-out to acting coach Vinod Rawat's debut film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/pushtaini-hrithik-roshans-shout-out-to-acting-coach-vinod-rawats-debut-film-2551619-2024-06-11 |access-date=13 November 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2024 |title=Pushtaini director Vinod Rawat details his journey – floor manager at McDonald's, theater days with Rajkummar Rao to Hrithik Roshan's acting coach |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pushtaini-director-vinod-rawat-journey-floor-manager-at-mcdonalds-theater-rajkummar-rao-hrithik-roshan-acting-coach-9413326/ |access-date=13 November 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot summary ==
The story revolves around a struggling actor named Bhuppi (played by Vinod Rawat) who, after getting caught in an embarrassing scandal, decides to visit his [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] hometown. Unaware of what the journey has in store for him, Bhuppi faces his past and undergoes a transformative experience.

== Cast ==

* Vinod Rawat as Bhuppi
* Rita Heer as Dimple
* [[Rajkummar Rao]] as Ankur Bhalla
* Hemant Pandey as Bhuppi's childhood friend and taxi driver
* Mithilesh Pandey as Yashpal, Bhuppi's father's employer

== Production ==
The film was released on 21 June 2024. It is a production of Lotus Dust Pictures and VinRaw Films.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 June 2024 |title='Pushtaini': Hrithik Roshan to present acting coach Vinod Rawat's directorial debut; trailer out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pushtaini-hrithik-roshan-to-present-acting-coach-vinod-rawats-directorial-debut-trailer-out/article68276309.ece |access-date=13 November 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
Ronak Kotecha of ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' rated ''Pushtaini'' 2.5 out of 5, noting, "In essence, ''Pushtaini'' unfolds as a deeply personal journey, constrained by its own narrative limitations. Rawat's directorial debut attempts to weave a tapestry of themes—past regrets, present struggles, and future aspirations—yet occasionally feels tangled within its own web."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pushtaini Movie Review : Vinod Rawat's debut film on his journey hits narrative bumps |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/pushtaini/movie-review/111120694.cms |access-date=13 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' praised the film, stating, "''Pushtaini'' is better than many decorative products on display in theatres at present. One hopes it finds a way through the heartless distribution system that is skewed towards tentpoles and where ancestral hold on the system still works."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=23 June 2024 |title='Pushtaini' movie review: A gentle yet gripping indie that scratches beneath the surface |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pushtaini-movie-review-a-gentle-yet-gripping-indie-that-scratches-beneath-the-surface/article68324044.ece |access-date=13 November 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Tanushree Ghosh of ''[[Network18 Group|Money Control]]'' remarked, "Vinod Rawat’s gentle story of homecoming and hill life is inspiriting yet bumpy."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pushtaini movie review: Vinod Rawat's gentle story of homecoming and hill life is inspiriting yet bumpy |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/movies/pushtaini-movie-review-article-12757811.html |website=Moneycontrol}}</ref>

[[Deepa Gahlot]] from ''[[Scroll.in|Scroll]]'' described ''Pushtaini'' as "a blend of melancholy with gentle humour. A newbie enthusiasm makes the film a surprisingly satisfying watch. No expectations are raised, so none are dashed."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gahlot |first=Deepa |date=21 June 2024 |title='Pushtaini' review: A gentle, satisfying watch |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1069387/pushtaini-review-a-gentle-satisfying-watch |access-date=13 November 2024 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref>

Rohit Bhatnagar of ''[[The Free Press Journal|Free Press Journal]]'' awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, stating, "''Pushtaini'' is a great effort, and the highlight is the performances by the real family members."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pushtaini Review: Vinod Rawat, RajKummar Rao's Film Is A Heartwarming Tale Of Self Discovery |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/movie-review/pushtaini-review-vinod-rawat-rajkummar-raos-film-is-a-heartwarming-tale-of-self-discovery |access-date=13 November 2024 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>

Soumyabrata Gupta from ''[[Times Now]]'' rated it 4 out of 5, writing, "''Pushtaini'' works partly because of Rawat’s stellar act as a man fighting his demons, but works more due to the supporting cast, many of whom are his real kin, who bring about a nonchalant innocence in their act."<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 June 2024 |title=Pushtaini Movie Review: Vinod Rawat's Film Is A Poignant Odyssey Into One's Soul |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bollywood/pushtaini-movie-review-and-rating-vinod-rawats-film-is-a-poignant-odyssey-into-ones-soul-review-111120910 |access-date=13 November 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=29454072|title=Pushtaini}}

[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2024 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]

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