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'Batt Koch' (The Lost Lane) is a tender family drama about a Kashmiri migrant family wanting to visit their homeland after decades in exile. At the center of it all is the grandfather, once a postman, who writes letters to the long-abandoned homes which were once full of life. Through his words and the family's journey, BattKoch explores what it means to hope. To hold on to the idea of a home, which one was. Blending the quirks of a middle-class Kashmiri family with humor and nostalgia, the film reflects on displacement, identity, and the enduring idea of home.

Siddarth Koul and Ankit Wali are passionate storytellers who bring together a shared cultural heritage and a deep commitment to cinema. Siddarth, born into a Kashmiri Pandit family in Jammu and raised across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, graduated with a degree in Mass Media in 2021. During college, he explored storytelling through plays and short films. In 2022, he entered the film industry as an Assistant Director, learning under renowned filmmakers like Nikkhil Advani, Abhay Pannu, Raaj Shaandilyaa, Ashima chibber His work includes acclaimed projects such as Mumbai Diaries Season 2, Rocket Boys Season 2, and Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway. Ankit, born into a Kashmiri family in Udhampur and raised between Udhampur and Jammu, also graduated in Mass Media in 2021 from RD National College, Mumbai. He began his journey in the performing arts through theatre and playwriting, before stepping into the industry as a Kashmiri Dialect Coach, working with actors like Aparshakti Khurana and Satyajeet Dubey. He transitioned into assistant directing for web series and commercials, with his latest work being The Broken News – Season 2. Ankit has also served as a Story Producer for popular television shows including Big Boss. Together, Siddarth and Ankit combine their experience in fiction, documentary, theatre, and mainstream entertainment to tell rooted, emotional stories that resonate across borders.