The short film is a fresh and endearingly humorous take on the sex life of a middle aged couple, played beautifully by Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff. Along with the convincing performance and chemistry of its two protagonists, the film also has wonderful writing and effortless comedy timing. <br><br> When Girdharilal stumbles across a pair of handcuffs in his son's room, it triggers an entire conversation on BDSM and kinky sexual preferences between him and his wife. Roopmati, who has recently read Fifty Shades of Grey, has lots to say on the topic to enlighten her husband. As the two attempt to rekindle their sex life and one interruption (read: mishap) follows another, how will the night eventually unfold?

Khujli | Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta | Short Film of the Day

With Jackie Shroff, Divya Dutta and Neetu Chandra in pivotal characters, the short film is a negotiation with the many aspects of romantic love. Though the production quality is not the most polished, a well-written narrative makes up for this lacking. <br><br> The film will make you smile, tear-up and reflect in turns. As an old man sits down to enjoy a drink with his broken-hearted grandson, there indeed are some interesting ideas on love and relationships to be shared.

The Playboy Mr. Sawhney | Short Film of the Day

The short film aspires to be a lot of things, but falls short in many ways. It under-utilises the potential of an actor as experienced as Jackie Shroff. However, despite its bad sound quality and an inept handling of the script, the film leaves the audience with a sense of hope and the idea that no matter, the show always goes on.

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