The film opens on the first night of Decchi and Shanti’s wedding. The room is set for the consummation of the marriage, the bride awaits behind her (albeit suffocating) veil, and the groom’s mother has left the necessary measures recommended by the family priest, a pouch of elaichi, in the safe hands of her son. 

It is at this juncture of humor and playfulness that the film develops to present an endearing, heartfelt, and meaningful story about social restrictions, and more importantly, about how they operate differently for men and women. The narrative and screenplay are constructed with thoughtfulness to ensure that humor remains the guiding force throughout. 

Consequently, the message is carried forth with impact, without weighing the film down with preachiness. The characters are authentic and real in their flaws and textures, and are brought to life with notable performances and chemistry. The film communicates this with ease while also ensuring that the viewer is entertained and involved all along.

Elaichi | Short Film of the Month

The short film endeavours an intelligent approach in the manner in which it constructs its narrative. This is precisely why the viewer is caught unprepared when the climax finally arrives. The film's camerawork as well as performance show potential that can be explored further in future projects. Essentially, the story is about love, loss and how the two are intricately tied together. It is about relationships and how our hesitation to engage with them come to define an important part of who we are. As the film opens one morning with a young man eagerly getting ready to be somewhere, would you be willing to go along with him?

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