Trigger warning: Sexual assault, abuse, self-harm 

The film presents a hard-hitting story of sexual assault and abuse, but one which also engages with tenderness and affection, and the deep yearnings of the human heart. An exploited and deeply troubled sex worker one day finds herself located between two men, Birju, and an unusual patron called Sajjad. As the story progresses, Sajjad turns out to be far from a patron, and instead is a poet whose poetry becomes an adornment for the protagonist in an otherwise sordid, squalid, and hapless world. Around his words, she weaves dreams of a life away from her current reality. The film develops and handles its plot with maturity and skill. The performances become an unmissable force, one of the strongest aspects of the end result. A few rough edges appear when it comes to the seamlessness of the sound, but the musical choices, on the contrary, add a real flourish to the screenplay, and the developing action before the viewer. The entire cast and crew exhibit immense potential, and the film leaves the door open for more storytelling endeavors in the same vein.

Dobaara | Spotlight

Domestic violence, a malady intrinsic to Indian society, saw a staggering rise during the year 2020. This, in turn, makes the need to discuss this ailment more urgent than ever. As the pandemic ensured that we got confined indoors with little to no participation or distraction from the outside world, violence and abuse in the familial space reached shocking levels. The film is an endeavor to draw your attention to the same. It portrays the story of a young girl who finds it difficult to adjust in her environment or even reach out to anyone for help as a result of the abuse she is subjected to at home. By introducing you to her life, the film wants to do its bit in raising awareness and starting a dialogue in the hope of some kind of reform and change in society.

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