It’s the day of Diwali, cleaning the house has to be taken care of, decorations need to be put up, and everything must be wrapped up in time. Samapada’s mother is the character holding it all together in the center, also roping in the help of an unsuspecting delivery executive when he arrives to deliver the sweets they ordered. <br><br>
The conversation develops between him and Sampada, the daughter of the house, to reveal a story of love, and affection, but also, conflict and bitter endings. Through the exchange that follows, the film presents all of these emotions to the viewer, also constructing its plot in the process. The narrative further attempts to embellish its storytelling and screenplay with humor and experimentation. Amidst the Diwali lights, festivities, and sweets, however, before the night finally arrives, can another celebratory development await the characters?


Kaaju Katli | Short Film Nominee

Right after the title of the film constructs a specific reality for us, we are introduced to a world that is far from that. The bickering voices of a couple ensure that the realm of the narrative is not even remotely close to happiness. The contrast serves as our segue into a conversation between Abhilasha and Samay, with an overly friendly waiter serving as comic relief at the most crucial moments. The disparate clothing of the two characters further asserts the difference in the worlds that they inhabit.<br><br> 

The conversation progresses to reveal a significant thought, one about the ideas of happily-ever-afters and how they are not simply restricted to eternity and forevers. The idea is a refreshing one, marking a success for the film, even if the sound and edit exhibit a few wrinkles that can be ironed out. Additionally, the character of Abhilasha offers a performance that complements all of these elements which, in turn, together allow the film to come into its own. 


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