Prarabdh, which literally translates to something already in motion or destined, is a brave attempt at creating a product of the thriller genre. However, despite a potentially strong story, the film fails to come into its own. <br><br> While screenwriting too exhibits strength, the performances and the gradual progression of the narrative remain lacklustre and saggy. It also has some problematic aspects like constantly referring to the domestic help as the "kaam waali bai". The film misses out on the much-needed tightness and takes too long to build it's story, losing the interest of the viewer somewhere along the way. Having said that, conjuring and sustaining suspense and thrill is indeed a tough job, and the film earns brownie points simply for trying to engage with it. 




Prarabdh | Short Film Nominee

The narrative is about a conflicted identity which struggles between passion and dreams, and more practical concerns pertaining to financial duties and responsibilities of a person. In the process, the story simply becomes a conversation that the protagonist is having with himself, trying to make up his mind about which path he should follow in life. <br><br> A comment about fulfilling your most precious desires, even at the cost of taking a few risks, and not always following the route set out for you, is further attempted within the story. The short narrative is constituted by visuals that exhibit potential, even if the storytelling itself is not entirely unique. All of them together, however, present to you a story that is sincere and honest in its intentions.

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