BASED ON A TRUE STORY
"Langur" is a documentary that tells the inspiring story of Jacky Whadwani, a 29-year-old man who has dedicated his life to taking care of langurs, a species of monkeys that are revered as sacred animals in India. Born and raised in the slums of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Jacky developed a deep love for langurs at an early age.

He was fascinated by their behaviour and spent hours watching them play in the trees. As he grew older, Jacky realized that he could use his passion for langurs to earn a living. He became a langur himself, Painting his face/body &wearing a monkey suit, and performing at weddings and festivals for free.

His performances were a hit, and gradually he became famous in his area. However, his orthodox Gujarati/Sindhi community disowned him and his family abandoned him at a young age, causing Jacky to feel isolated and alone. He moved to the neighbour town of Junagadh and he did odd jobs till he grew 20, he was always encouraged & supported by GURU JEE (God-Man living alone in isolation) Despite his struggles, Jacky never lost his love for langurs.

He started feeding over 100 langurs once a week, travelling 250 km to reach them. He would prepare 500-1000 chappatis for them, and the langurs would wait patiently for their turn to receive their food. As the years passed, Jacky's devotion to the langurs and his dream of becoming a successful monkey man never wavered. He continued to perform at weddings and festivals, earning 10-12 dollars per day and around 200 dollars a month during the festive season.

He would practice for hours every day to perfect his art, and he loved it when people teased him as a monkey, taking it as a compliment. Despite his little success, Jacky never forgot his roots. He still lived in the slums and struggled to make ends meet. He missed his mother, who he calls sometimes, and both cry on the phone. His only dream was to become very successful and famous as a monkey man so that one day his family and community accepts him the way he is.

The documentary captures the essence of Jacky's life, his love for langurs, and his struggles to pursue his dreams in a society that often rejects people who are different. It shows how Jacky's special bond with his langurs and the local temple Guru who always supported and encouraged him helped him overcome his loneliness and find meaning in his life.

"Langur" is a heartwarming and uplifting documentary that celebrates the human spirit and the power of love and compassion to overcome adversity. It is a testament to the fact that street animals need love too and that there are some compassionate folks who go the extra mile to care for our furry and feathered friends.