The story is of a saleswoman visiting three different houses to convince three potential customers to try her Mamta Tonic. She is giggly, chatty and determined to sell her product. The narrative of the film is skilfully written and achieved with the protagonist moulded in an artful manner. However, a dark twist awaits this seemingly mundane activity of door-to-door retail. The unpredictable plot further accentuates the intelligence of Mamta Tonic, bound to leave the viewer shook in their seat.

Mamta Tonic | Short Film of the Day

Dry Day is a modern take on frail father-son relationships, and how little gestures can go a long way in mending them. Shashank Arora and Shishir Sharma are both brilliant as the loner young son and the awkward sweet father respectively. This short film will surely leave you with a smile.

Dry Day | Short Film of the Day

As the title suggests, this short film by J&K tourism showcases the warmth and hospitality of the Kashmiri people. You will be mesmerised by the breathtaking shots of Kashmir. You will not guess how it ends.

Kashmir: Warmest Place | Short Film of the Day

When the character is strong, the plot finds its own way and the story tells itself. This short film goes ahead to prove precisely that. Dadi Ki Rasoi is a beautiful documentation of a man's efforts to make this world a better place. Noida resident Anoop Khanna has been selling meals to locals at as low a price as Rs 5 since 2015. In a world where things sometimes seem too bleak for comfort, attempts like his remind you that all is not lost just yet. Echoing the same thought, Khanna accepts that if an action is willed with a clean heart, it is bound to prosper and thrive. Here's a reminder that when all is said and done, just doing your bit to help society is sometimes more than enough.

Dadi Ki Rasoi | Short Film of the Day

When a film begins with a trigger warning to not continue if you're a sensitive viewer, of course you will watch it till the very end. However, minus cheap thrills, sensationalism or reverse psychology, Suno is a piece of art which is skilled in itself to catch your attention and keep you engaged throughout. Definitely not meant for viewers who are quick to respond to trauma, both emotional and physical, the short film approaches the topic of consent in the most poignant manner and introduces them to what could be a potential beginning of abuse. It goes on to portray how patriarchy and internal conditioning can lead men and women to view the same situation in drastically different ways. The powerful writing, when coupled with expert performances by the two actors, puts across a moving message about how even loving, well-intentioned people can neglect their partners, blur the lines of consent and live in denial themselves, while conveniently ignoring its consequences. The short film deserves especial mention in which the narrative builds and sustains itself. The climax, a convincing scene by Vyas and Puri, is precisely the conversation all couples need to sit down and pay attention to, for indeed, not everything can be placed in neat black and white categories.

Suno | Short Film of the Day

The short film is a wonderful exploration of the last day of a broken up couple, moving out to go their separate ways. However, amidst all the fight and conflict who will have their claim to the little, white cat Coco? While the two are busy revisiting old fights, still unable to reach a resolution, Coco has plans of her own. The question is would the viewer be able to decide sooner than Coco what her fate should be? The film by MenXP is well-written with sophisticated camerawork, however, a slightly shorter length would have ensured a tautness that would have worked in its favour.

Coco Ki Custody | Short Film of the Day

The short film attempts to experiment with camera technique to infuse a freshness in its visuals. This when coupled with a powerful voiceover by the very talented Naseeruddin Shah leaves little room for mistake, yet the film falls short of delivering all that it promises. Pinjra is an exploration of the confines imposed on a woman simply by virtue of her gender. It further goes ahead to draw attention to the fact that even if a woman manages to overcome these limitations and step outside them, she is still met with a world that is deeply steeped in patriarchy. It would do all it takes to not endanger the status quo. The film ticks off all the right elements on paper - there is poetry, strong writing, dance, unique approach to visuals, skillfully minimalist art direction and good performances, but despite it all, it misses the mark by a significant distance.

Pinjra | Short Film of the Day

The way to someone's heart is through their stomach - this saying is echoed beautifully in this short film by Shan foods - Khaana With Parosi. It shares the story of a Chinese housewife in Pakistan, who befriends the locals in a unique way.

#KhaanaWithParosi | Short Film of the Day

Marriage can often be hollow in more ways than one and the short fim gives a sophisticated glimpse into these complexities. When a simple, middle-class housewife finds herself befriending the confident Nayantara, distinguished by her location in society, a parallel world of Chardonnay and expensive vacations is suddenly revealed to her. But beneath the shininess of this superficially glamorous world lies a murkier reality, very expertly delineated by the narrative. The story-telling is further enhanced by the performances and the most elegant visuals employed in developing the narrative. The short film delves deeper to reveal the lovelessness of a marriage, the crushing weight of financial strain and a desperate attempt to fit in. As the protagonists look for an escape in each other's lives, where will this path of temporary pleasures and denial lead them?

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