MUMBAI: Having started his acting career with Daayen Ya Baayen, I Am, 1971 and Jajantaram Mamantaram, Manav Kaul is excited because his debut directorial film Hansa is all set to release in theatres on 28 December under the aegis of PVR Director‘s Rare label.

Hansa revolves around two siblings Hansa and Cheeku who hail from the central Himalayas. Both are daunted by fears of their own; Hansa by the local bully and Cheeku by the lecherous landlord.

In his directorial debut, Kaul focuses on land use, urban migration, resilience and the magic of childhood.

The film won the Audience Choice Award and FIPRESCI International Critics‘ Prize at Osian‘s Cinefan film festival 2012