Triple talaq, before it was abolished by the Indian government and declared unconstitutional, was a malpractice that ruined lives of innumerable women. The act of giving instant divorce to women by simply saying "talaq" thrice, be it even in a letter or over a phone call, deprived them of any and all agency regarding their fate, and often that of their children. Additionally, it often allowed men to wash their hands off a responsibility by simply uttering a word, without any reprobation or legal action against them. The film shares the story of one such woman and the struggles of raising her son as a single mother after the husband left her behind for seven years, divorcing her via a letter after five years of this separation. The narrative offers an empowering, useful comment for women who may have suffered a similar fate as that of our protagonist. Additionally, it is marked by a satisfying closure towards its conclusion with a pertinent message about letting go of your past and moving on. There are moments in the film when the dramatisation of a Muslim identity and household gives in to sentimentalism to the point of endangering authenticity of their language and daily conversations. However, it pulls itself together by the second half which is marked by smoother performances, dialogue, visuals and edit.

Aza | Short Film Nominee

The film wants to tell a story of love and romance that comes to be marked by tragedy and the threat of imminent separation. One day the protagonist finds out that he has an illness that will cost him his life. To prepare a support system for his wife, he brings in his friend in whom he confides about his situation. He encourages closeness between his friend and his wife, only to come across another unexpected turn in his journey, what could it be and how would it alter the rest of the events?

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