The protagonist of the film, Rajat, is dealing with a traumatic emotional upheaval, the loss of his wife, Pritha, to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is coupled with the isolation of a locked down world which has further left him struggling to come to terms with the pain and grief. 
With only a sincere, close friend by his side, Rajat is gradually succumbing to his reality. The narrative explores all of these emotions, engaging with the different stages of grief. There is the attempt to talk about serious mental health concerns, and the adverse ways in which the pandemic worsened them. However, as for the protagonist, while things may seem extremely bleak on the horizon, could Rajat find it in him to accept the circumstance, and eventually, the strength to move on?

Pulse | Short Film Nominee

With a crucial message at its core, one about the urgent need to stay at home and follow all lockdown guidelines, the short film weaves a narrative of several characters, each in their own respective house, to convey its intention. All of it is achieved in a simple, light-hearted manner, with cricket forming the backbone of the plot.

Laxman Rekha | Lockdown Film Challenge

The film attempts a comedic narrative to talk about the bond between two brothers. While a lot of stories often focus on parent-child equations, this particular one wants to engage with the relationship of two brothers and all the affection that comes to constitute it, especially in a world that is currently plagued by the coronavirus pandemic.

Bro Call | Lockdown Film Challenge

The short film raises an important concern about an issue that plagues contemporary society - drug addiction. The story is about a young boy trying to be a good son, boyfriend and student while all kinds of distractions obstruct his path. The film draws attention to how sometimes even the most strong-willed might succumb to peer or external pressures. Addiction can destroy lives and the narrative attempts a dialogue to equip people to fight against it. It does the same by the story of a protagonist who finds himself entrapped by the lure of all kinds of intoxicants. Will he be able to find it in himself to overcome it?

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