A woman finds herself stranded at a desolate bus stop at a late hour. As she tries to get away from the strange men prowling around her, she lands at a nearby rest-house of sorts. Here, her path crosses with that of a man who too appears strange at first glance, leaving our protagonist reluctant to interact with him. However, soon this hesitation transforms into ease, and a conversation begins to flow. 

 In the discussion that develops, several ideas about the transience of existence, the pain in remembrance and the unexpected nature of life are painted, all along tied with an intrinsic poetic sentiment. 

 The ensuing result becomes a calm meditation on the aforementioned ideas that are exchanged between two people in the quietness of the night. Since all of the events unfold in the darkness of dim-lit visuals, control on lighting becomes a crucial aspect which evidences a few wrinkles that can be ironed in subsequent projects. With that out of the way, it should be noted that the voice and approach should be explored further in more such endeavors by the team.

Mulakat | Short Film Nominee

Sarmaya is a film about a deep, unique bond between Dev and Kriti, an unusual couple who unite over their love for poetry, gazals, and old Hindi songs. Kriti occasionally visits Dev as he muses on his balcony and they both go for long walks in peaceful, serene locations. 
In their journey together, they talk about various artists, sing their songs, and ruminate over the thought and talent behind their making. They prefer meeting alone on quiet nights, under the soft, shimmering moonlight and treasure their rendezvous as a release, away from the tiring world. The film is an open letter to love and its meeting with untethered souls. There is further the attempt to employ poetry in sharing this conversation with the viewer.

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