While the coronavirus lockdown may have confined us to our houses, it has finally allowed the planet and the environment a fresh breath of air after a very long time. The short film portrays the truth of the same reality as a woman opens her windows one morning to find a lush green world outside.

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The short narrative is an endeavor in talking about a very relevant concern in contemporary times - the location of women and girls within the confines of domesticity. It wants to show the struggles of a young girl who dreams of dancing, following her passion, but instead is left to execute dull, mundane household chores. <br><br> The metaphor the story draws from is that of a caged bird who also happens to be our protagonist's sole companion in a life of denied desires and wishes. Chiraiya is a well-intentioned attempt which could have perhaps gained from a more nuanced portrayal of a <i>hijabi</i> girl, while steering clear of the resultant oversimplification and its usage as a tool to pronounce women's marginalization.

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