This Rajkumar Rao-starrer will leave you gasping for breath by the end of it. Remind yourself to not feel choked by the futility of human conflict, often arising out of empty causes we lead ourselves to believe in. This brilliant short-film further shows that, if deluded, people can behave in the most absurd, cruel manner. Bombay Mirror leaves the audience with a powerful message, that some things ARE very obviously black and white and should be openly condemned. Watch this Shlok Sharma piece of art to find out what they are.

Bombay Mirror | Short Film of the Day

The short film is marked by its noble intention to address notions of hate and communalism. We are first introduced to Aniket, a chirpy, kind-hearted boy who seems to know the local land and its people well. Aniket has taken upon himself the task of helping a friend, who studies in France, with a college project. Next we are met with Fazal and his family, and it is at this juncture that an oppressive strain enters the story. <br><br>

As the political milieu of France that is reeling in the aftermath of an extremist attack is conjured, Islamophobia soon sticks out its ugly head. Through the lived reality of Fazal, a further comment is attempted on the situation in India as well. It is by weaving these varied disparate elements together that Ak Ghar Masjid presents its motivations to the viewer, while pronouncing the message of unity, peace and love throughout.<br><br>

In future projects, it would be interesting to see storytelling that is marked by a smoother edit, thereby making the film's plot and progression more comprehensive for the viewer.

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