Off it goes, running at bullet speed. Make sure to watch closely or before you know, you'll miss it! We are talking about the Mumbai locals of course, a serpentine, labyrinthine transport network that has its roots deeply embedded all across the city. It won't be erroneous to say that Mumbai-wallahs romanticise the locals in the same manner in which the rest of the country romanticise the Indian railways. It also won't be incorrect to say that Bombai offers the most beautiful and honest version of it. <br><br> Voiced by Bharti Sachin Jadhav, the short film uses skilful cinematography and a sophisticated background score to tell the story of the Mumbai locals which is not very different from the commuters who take it every day. As one particular local shares her story with the viewer, you realise that, after all, her aspirations, memories, hopes and daily struggles are same as any other commuter. The city might have changed, but the local continues to run unaltered, forming the stable backbone of Mumbai.

Bombai | Short Film of the Day

The music video is a beautiful product that utilises stop motion most efficiently. The narrative is based on the poetry of Sufi poet and philosopher Baba Bulleh Shah. <br><br> The visuals are crafted elegantly, making the intense stop-motion flow look effortless and not the mean task it can prove to be. The sentiment it attempts to explore is one of losing oneself in the love for a new place, be it mental or physical, and indeed the progression of the images succeeds in achieving that. This is further backed by wonderful vocals, a contemporary rendition of the words of the bard, all presented to the viewer in a well-rounded wholesome product.

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