'Swechha' divides itself into four parts, one for each geographical direction as well as four divine figures, namely Kuber, Varun, Indra, and Yamadharma. Each part is associated with a single character and their respective struggle. From young Nidhesh to the homemaker Aditi, from the hapless Devender to an eighty-three-year-old daily laborer, the film depicts an entire spectrum of existence. 

At the heart of all of these lives is the struggle to secure one’s freedom - be it from worldly duties, or the demands of survival as one languishes to be with loved ones, or from tyrannical employers. The four chapters are thus presented to the viewer, as the film’s intentions are shared in a lucid manner. 
The end result is devoted to sharing this message, and the narrative eventually leaves the viewer with stories about the significance of freedom. It may differ in form for different people, suggests the plot, but its essence forever remains the same.

Swechha | Short Film Nominee

The narrative is an endearing, heartwarming story of creative passions, and the significance of the pursuit of one’s dreams. However, practical demands, and responsibilities often get in the way of following the heart’s calling, and the film is a devoted and entertaining portrayal of the same. It takes us into a household where the children are deeply passionate about everything, but their academics. 
On the contrary, their father has a long subdued yearning for filmmaking, but he has muzzled it while taking care of his worldly duties, or as he often calls it, the need to “put food on the table”. The film becomes an effervescent overlap of the two currents, the children and their father. Though the visuals exhibit a little inconsistency, the treatment, approach and tonality of the end result, all evidence potential and the desire to share a story.

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