Sijou
2021, NE. Directed by Vishal P. Chaliha.
Sijou is a small boy who lives in the village of Saikhonguri, a village in Baksa near the Indo-Bhutan border. He lives with his father. One day, his life takes a drastic shift when he becomes a victim of the Feudal Land Tenure System which was in practice in Bhutan till 1958. Gradually, his life takes drastic turns which eventually turn him into a monk.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- NE
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- Released
- 24 March 2021
- Country
- Bhutan, India
- Written by
- Vishal P. Chaliha
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What Sijou is based on
Sijou is based on a true story.
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Sijou runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Sijou isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 March 2021. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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If you liked Sijou, try Oranges and Sunshine, Radium Girls, Adventures of a Mathematician.
Who directed Sijou?
Sijou (2021) was directed by Vishal P. Chaliha and stars Bijit Basumatary.
What is Sijou based on?
Sijou is based on a true story.