Looking for jumps and scare, but in under three minutes? This short film could be the answer. A young woman aborts a baby, but little does she know what is going to follow. The film sews together different visuals - mirrors, shadows, dim lights, along with varied sounds, to absorb the viewer in its eeriness. However, horror, much like comedy, is a very personal experience, hit for some, miss for others. Thus, opt for the short film being fully prepared to be either impressed or disappointed.

Twenty 2 Weeks | Short Film of the Day

Another short film by Ensia Mirza on Mumbai's admiration of Bollywood actors, Mannat, as the name suggests, is about two strangers who bond over their common fondness for Shah Rukh Khan. The narrative opens with a shot of a crowded beach and closes with a selfie outside SRK's house. In the distance it covers between the two, the viewer is made part of a heartwarming story of two performers, their dreams and the manner in which Bollywood becomes the common thread that ties them together. Mannat is a successful attempt at portraying one day in the life of two very different people with not only similar struggles, but also a shared sense of hope.

Mannat | Short Film of the Day

Directed by Ensia Mirza, this short film scores the highest for the beautiful poetry of the narrative. Aayega Ek Sunday, an ode to Mumbai and its adoration of Bollywood stars, depicts a day in the life of Krishna, a helper at a roadside tea stall. As the short film progresses, the viewer finds him getting ready to go somewhere. He is in a hurry, gets impatient with his mother who ropes him in to run an errand, passes by a film theatre without stopping, and the viewer still doesn't know where he is headed. The narrative takes its time revealing this, and indeed, it's worth the wait. Shot within two days, the film is a special treat for Amitabh Bachchan's fans along with being a wonderfully honest and innocent portrayal of a young boy's admiration for the actor.

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