In an ideal world, all religions have one name and that's faith. It unites all devotees and believers with a common thread, and this short film gives us a glimpse of this perfect universe. Hind takes the viewer into the life of Noorul Hasan, a Muslim from Lucknow, who gave away a part of his house to rebuild a temple. In a world which is constantly in the grasp of hate-mongering and sensationalist headlines, this film by Sumit Aroraa is the kind of art we need. Even in the face of all communal disharmony being perpetrated by a few for their own motives, there is another aspect of the picture which is more colourful and beautiful and therefore should be looked at closely. It's these colours that Hind will draw your attention to, and leave you with a sense of hope and love, irrespective of how dark things may seem.

Hind | Short Film of the Day

Dry Day is a modern take on frail father-son relationships, and how little gestures can go a long way in mending them. Shashank Arora and Shishir Sharma are both brilliant as the loner young son and the awkward sweet father respectively. This short film will surely leave you with a smile.

Dry Day | Short Film of the Day

Watch how Ananya's 'mata' comes to the rescue when she is looking for a place to move in with her boyfriend Sooraj. This one features some hilarious dialogue and brilliant comic cameos by the broker and the typical society-uncle.

Jai Mata Di | Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shriya Pilgaonkar | Short Film of the Day

There has been time travel before in several other films, but what makes Glitch stand out is the protagonist - a semi-naked child at the centre of all the action. As human instinct would have it, he too attempts to set mistakes right every time he travels to the past. However, we have seen enough sci-fi to know how wrong it can truly go. <br. While the butterfly effect sets in and situations spiral out of control, the short film keeps the viewer glued to the screen. The visuals are smooth and elegant, the writing is skilled and the lost child, trying to make sense of the utter disorder, is the most endearing part of it all. Add to it a sophisticated narrative progression and a brief but powerful performance by Mona Singh and an enriching viewing experience is ensured.

Glitch | Short Film of the Day

Starring the brilliant Saqib Saleem, Aamad is a poignant little film that is sure to tug at your heartstrings. It is amazing how it touches upon various themes in such a short time - inheritance, loss and frail societal notions of masculinity.

Aamad | Short Film of the Day

Starring Namit Das, Naamkaran opens with the protagonist in a hurry, but running extremely late as his cab driver cancels on him after a long wait. As he struggles to get to his destination, his enthusiastic family turns up, more than eager to drive him to the place. The film is an attempt by director Sonam Nair to portray the love of a family that is loving to the point of being overwhelming. However it handles a situation common for many without a tinge of bitterness. While it may all be loud and colourful, yet at no point are the colours and the sound bothersome. Naamkaran is an endearing story of a young man at the brink of starting something new along with unwavering support of those who love him deeply.

Naamkaran | Short Film of the Day

A common thread for all successful romance stories are the nuances and subtleties that are employed in telling them. Among its other strengths, this is the first thing Kaande Pohe captures most effortlessly. Add to it convincing performances and chemistry, and there is little that can go wrong. The scene is set for a meeting between two families for the arranged marriage of their children. This in itself is not an entirely unique subject matter for a short film. However, when the film manages to still tell its story in a completely new fashion, it deserves all the brownie points. It is further a comment on the deep infestation of technology, smartphones and social media in every aspect of our lives. 
 While the previous generation, or as the internet would call them, "boomers", fail to understand the charm of these modern values, seemingly in direct contrast with the sanskaar that is expected of a young woman preparing to get married, the millennials have decided to sink their heels deep into the ground, refusing to budge. With its lovely colour palettes, calm storytelling and honesty in building the narrative, the film is the warm fuzzies you need this Valentine's Week.

Kaande Pohe | Short Film of the Day

The film is the most intereting and unnerving rigmarole of human emotions and relationships. A cab driver and his passenger go down the path of discussing fidelity and cheating. Once on the route with them, the viewer stumbles across sharp turns and unexpected twists. The film is well-written and has the right elements of humour found in the tragedies of life. The narrative is subtle, deep and structured skilfully, along with an admirable performance by Manu Rishi.

Ishq Ki Googly | Short Film of the Day

Rear View is an easy, free-flowing narrative which might initially make the viewer impatient, but give it just some more time and you’ll be rewarded. Filmmakers have tried time and again to show a conversation between strangers during a car ride in a poignant manner. While some succeed at it, others not so much. This short film definitely falls in the first category for the simple reason that it does not try hard to be anything else than what it is - a conversation between two people, confined by the start and end of a cab ride. While a busy professional is headed to catch a flight for a work trip, his driver soon receives a call to find out that his pregnant wife just went into premature labour. The story is not a new one, even the manner in which it’s told is not unique. Yet, the innocence and the honesty of the narrative ring deep and true with the viewer, and become the greatest strength of the film in the process.

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