Masala Steps is the story of a couple who has been married for a short while, and have reached a certain
stage where they are facing communication problems. The husband is undergoing a critical
crisis in his professional life which makes him stressed. His loving wife is a homemaker who is dedicated
to uplifting his mood by preparing new dishes for him every day. She sees him acting vexed and worries
for him, but her husband stays aloof. 
The plot may seem run-of-the-mill, but the film’s commitment to the subject draws one’s
attention to introspection of the larger questions involving filmmaking itself. The plot is committed to
accepting the mundane, symbolised by the husband. The mundane is crude, cruel and real. However,
the expectation of the audience is to constantly seek for the extraordinary in the mundane, symbolised
by the concerns of the wife. The romanticisation of even the most ordinary things is what the spectator
desires. The balancing of both drives is at the heart of Masala Steps which, supported by the craft of its
lead actors, makes it a real pull.

Masala Steps | Short Film Nominee

Set in the remote desert plains of Singawal, Rajasthan, Ek Rajput Kisan is a meticulous account of the life of a tireless, skilled farmer, Ummed Singh Rathore. After decades of rigorous work under the scorching sun, the protagonist, equipped with good intuition and knowledge about agriculture, has successfully developed a name and estate for his family. 
Singh’s wife Gopal Kanwar proves to be a driving force in the journey as she looks after their extensive family’s well-being and ensures proper education for their children. Further, it explores many difficulties and issues faced by the family- Singh's near death experience, his deteriorating health, challenges for his kids, among others, but also an insurmountable spirit to overcome it all and keep pushing forth. 

 The short film aims to inspire in the viewer the ideals of hard work and determination, and the virtues of an unwavering spirit, as well as share with them a message about the betterment of society.

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