Dhruva Harsh’s ‘Elham’ Finds Its Way Back to Delhi, Delights Audience at Jagran Film Fest
New Delhi [India], September 8: Director Dhruva Harsh’s feature film Elham captivated audiences once more at the Jagran Film Festival in Delhi, with a special screening on September 7, 2025. The film, which explores the profound relationship between a young boy and a goat, was showcased under the ‘Little Lights’ category for children, receiving a warm reception [...]
New Delhi [India], September 8: Director Dhruva Harsh’s feature film Elham captivated audiences once more at the Jagran Film Festival in Delhi, with a special screening on September 7, 2025. The film, which explores the profound relationship between a young boy and a goat, was showcased under the ‘Little Lights’ category for children, receiving a warm reception from students and film enthusiasts.
Harsh, a native of Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, and an alumnus of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, expressed his personal connection to the screening. “It’s a proud and special moment for me to meet many students from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, where I did my schooling,” he said. The filmmaker, who holds a PhD in English from the University of Allahabad and is an ICSSR fellow pursuing post-doctoral research at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, has a unique perspective that merges literature, philosophy, and cinema.
Elham tells the moving story of Faizan, a young boy who forms a deep and loving bond with a goat named Dodu. The narrative, set against the backdrop of Eid al-Adha in Uttar Pradesh, is a quiet exploration of a child’s faith and compassion. The film has resonated with critics and audiences for its artistic depth and authentic portrayal of a rural family’s life. “The film offers an interesting perspective on childhood and faith,” Harsh said. “In the film, Faizan believes in God, but his bond with his goat, Dodu, is even stronger.”
