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Director Kaushal Oza Justifies 90s Setting for 'Little Thomas' Over Modern Era
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 10:03 AM
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Kaushal Oza explained that the film "Little Thomas" is set in the 1990s because contemporary children would simply Google or use ChatGPT to find answers, making the story less impactful.
Kaushal Oza, the director of the upcoming film "Little Thomas," revealed on a recent interview that the decision to set the story in the 1990s was deliberate. He argued that modern children, with instant access to information, would not experience the same sense of wonder that the film aims to evoke.
Oza noted that in the 90s, children relied on books, radio, and face‑to‑face conversations for learning about life’s mysteries. By placing the narrative in that era, the film encourages viewers to rediscover the joy of curiosity and imagination.
The director also highlighted that the film’s themes—family values, friendship, and the innocence of childhood—are timeless, but the 90s backdrop provides a nostalgic lens that resonates with audiences across generations.
"Kids today will simply Google where babies come from or ask ChatGPT," Oza said, emphasizing that the film’s setting is a creative choice to preserve the emotional impact of the story.
Oza noted that in the 90s, children relied on books, radio, and face‑to‑face conversations for learning about life’s mysteries. By placing the narrative in that era, the film encourages viewers to rediscover the joy of curiosity and imagination.
The director also highlighted that the film’s themes—family values, friendship, and the innocence of childhood—are timeless, but the 90s backdrop provides a nostalgic lens that resonates with audiences across generations.
"Kids today will simply Google where babies come from or ask ChatGPT," Oza said, emphasizing that the film’s setting is a creative choice to preserve the emotional impact of the story.