‘Gum-e-Daura’ is a mellow invocation of Hindustani by way of the dialogue the characters exchange. However, its thematic concerns are far from the mood and tenor that the viewer might expect at first glance. They talk of a world where bills have to be paid, ailing family members need medicines and one’s passion and devotion to art does not always take care of financial troubles. <br><br>

Within these layers and complexities also lies a comment about the political realities of contemporary times where the protagonist lost his father to the violent crime of murder. All of this is portrayed for the viewer by way of a meeting between two lovers, a writer and his beloved, and thus presented to interact with. 


Gum-e-Daura | Short Film Nominee

Patriarchy's gendered oppression is no hidden secret and this film is an endeavour to engage with the same. The story is of a morning when a couple sits down to have breakfast before they head out for their respective jobs. <br><br> However, it is soon revealed that things are not as calm and simple as they appear to be at the first glance. As the woman steps out to earn a living, her husband is not only unhappy with her decision, but also doubts her ability to even achieve her goals of being a professional. With her smile and polite, but definitive demeanour, she puts an inspiring message across - one that communicates her iron will to the viewer, along with serving as a reminder for them to not  give in when it comes to fighting for what they believe in.

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