The first glimpse into the film’s world establishes a tone of effervescence and lightness. However, one element remains completely out of synchronization with the mood - our protagonist Vinay, played by the inimitable Mohan Agashe. It is his inability to laugh that is the reason behind the very intentional inconsistency. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/w6cLOmXl.jpg"/> 

Fond of hot beverages, be it tea or haldi doodh, Vinay is unable to find laughter within him or in the world around. Parallel to his story, another set of developments are unfolding in the same house. 

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Akash, the younger generation of the household, seems to have secured his own penchant for something, but instead of tea, it’s weed.It is eventually in the overlap of the two preferences that the film presents its final flourish. 
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The tonality and approach of the narrative remains unique and refreshing throughout, with the lightness of the ambience, conjured at the start, in tow. Further, a tight control on the dialogue as well as performances enable it to succeed at conveying all its intentions in a seamless manner.

The First Laugh | Short Film of the Month

Imagine a couple in love that has run away from their home and family. They find themselves in the hills because the man, who grew up there, wants to show his beloved all his childhood haunts. If your first instinct was to imagine a young couple dancing around trees, then this short film is for you. It attempts to break the stereotype of love and relationships belonging only to a fixed age group by taking us into the lives of its protagonists, inhabitants of an old age home. As they traverse their memories of love, loss and childhood rivalries, there is perhaps one last battle to be won. Lillette Dubey is breathtaking in the film, supported by Mohan Agashe in the most endearing manner. Purana Pyaar also deserves praise for its writing and storytelling.

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