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

'Ta'assur' is a lovely conversation on hesitation, inhibitions, fears, and the potential of love, be it for the self or someone outside it, to triumph it all. It opens with a scene that immediately conjures a sense of squalor and neglect. It is off-putting as much as it is an accurate representation of the protagonist's life. 
When we are taken deeper and deeper into her experiences, a reality marked by isolation and loneliness is further invoked. We see her struggle with crippling social anxiety, and the many ways in which it keeps her from leading the life she wants and deserves. The character and her portrayal both become notable characteristics of the film that serve to strengthen its universe. Along with the lows, her journey is also constituted by small, endearing moments which receive the justice they deserve by the plot, eventually leaving the viewer with a cohesive, balanced narrative at the end of it all.

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