Ganesh, Boy Wonder (2009)

Ganesh, Boy Wonder (2009) poster

GANESH, BOY WONDER captures the remarkable story of Krishna and Jayamma, a working class Indian couple who prayed to the god Ganesh to bless them with a boy, never dreaming that their son would actually look like his namesake, the elephant-headed deity. Years after giving up all hope of finding medical help, an accidental meeting with a reporter’s brother leads to a national television story on Ganesh’s facial deformity. The resulting media sensation draws the interest of India’s rich and powerful, and a Canadian plastic surgeon, Dr. Sanjeev Kaila, who changes their lives forever. Acclaimed feature filmmaker Srinivas Krishna (Masala, Lulu) makes his documentary debut with this powerful and moving story about love, faith and hope.

Director: Srinivas Krishna
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Screenplay

Music: Ravi Naimpally
Editing: Lisa di Michele
Production: Inner City Films
Country: Canada, India
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Srinivas Krishna
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ganesh, Boy Wonder about?
GANESH, BOY WONDER captures the remarkable story of Krishna and Jayamma, a working class Indian couple who prayed to the god Ganesh to bless them with a boy, never dreaming that their son would actually look like his namesake, the elephant-headed deity. Years after giving up all hope of finding medical help, an accidental meeting with a reporter’s brother leads to a national television story on Ganesh’s facial deformity. The resulting media sensation draws the interest of India’s rich and powerful, and a Canadian plastic surgeon, Dr. Sanjeev Kaila, who changes their lives forever. Acclaimed feature filmmaker Srinivas Krishna (Masala, Lulu) makes his documentary debut with this powerful and moving story about love, faith and hope.
Who directed Ganesh, Boy Wonder?
Ganesh, Boy Wonder was directed by Srinivas Krishna.
How long is Ganesh, Boy Wonder?
Ganesh, Boy Wonder has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Ganesh, Boy Wonder?
Ganesh, Boy Wonder is a Documentary film.
Where was Ganesh, Boy Wonder produced?
Ganesh, Boy Wonder was produced in Canada, India.