Here's a little throwback to the foetus of Vicky Kaushal in a sweetly funny and endearing commercial from an earlier time in his career. Kaushal, our protagonist, has primarily one concern - that would be revealed only till the end to the patient viewer of this ad film. The film is very frugal in the resources it employs - a fixed physical space, a straight storyline and limited frames. However, where it outdoes itself is with the performance. Kaushal brings the most honest and effervescent rendition of a regular office going professional, trying to light up his work life as well as your screen with his little desires. In the fashion similar to the chocolate he is holding in his hand, this commercial too will leave a sweet aftertaste with you at the end of it all.

Cadbury KBC| Short Film Nominee

If humour isn't the best way to get a message across, we don't know what is. The cake for good branding goes to Naam Dekhke Lena for successfully achieving this. The ad film keeps the viewer guessing right till the very end about what is truly happening with the protagonist. But at no point do you feel uninterested or frustrated with this delay in the resolution. Making a short film as short as this can be extremely tricky, however, if the creator is able to exploit the length to their advantage, it makes all the difference, as is true of this film.

Naam Dekhke Lena | Short Film of the Day

The narrative is marked by smooth visuals and an effortless manner of generating laughter. However, unfortunately for the characters, it is often at the cost of their misadventures. Three men are in pursuit of the perfect toddy to quench their thirst. After picking up a fight with a local restaurant, their leader takes them to an underground seller of the drink who only conducts black market transactions. When things go south again, at this final attempt at securing a drink for themselves, of course interesting events are in tow. The film is a fun, entertaining watch with notable performances and organic developments. It maintains its taut pace throughout, keeping the viewer involved, and leaving them with a smile once the story concludes in its own lighthearted, endearing way.

Madhushala | Short Film of the Day

The film presents to you a very bizarre situation. A man having confined his existence to a toilet, now lives out his whole life from this small, cramped space. Baffling as it may be, the premise is engaged with lucidly, marked by humour and lightheartedness. The film is notable in the manner in which it does not take itself too seriously, allowing it a sense of effortlessness and, in turn, a successful execution of the plot. Our protagonist is extremely conscious of the environment and its conservation, having attained his degree in the same field of study from the University of Oxford. All his years of research and observation of the world have led him to conclude that the best way to protect the planet is by cutting down his own interaction with it. And yet, one day, when he needs a little dose of the outside world, before he can confine himself to his toilet again for another two to three years, a harsh development awaits him in the form of the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown.

Ghar-e-Loo | Lockdown Film Challenge

Bhasad is a laugh riot! From start to finish the film keeps getting better. Comedy is the most difficult
genre to attempt and deliver, and Bhasad surprises you with the ease with which it achieves that goal. 
The film is a situational comedy, with an element of the buddy film, and a pinch of suspense; all of
which make for a cackling combination, while also revealing Vanshika Sharma as a filmmaker to definitely watch
out for! 
The best part of the narrative is that it doesn’t take itself seriously in its tone or the projection it throws on
the viewer. So, the film may seem a bit raw or rough around the edges, but don’t let that fool
you. In fact, a comedy is meant to do just that, come across silly. But the devil is in the detail. It is a film
of not too many words, but each joke lands!

Bhasad | Short Film of the Day

As the coronavirus pandemic ensured that most of the outside world came to a standstill in its wake, the activities of our waste collectors remained relentless irrespective of all the obstacles in their path. While several films and stories have been weaved around the same subject, they have all had a similarity of tone and voice in their graveness. Consequently, Kachra, which adopts the humorous approach of a mockumentary, stands apart from them. It introduces us to the life and times of Kachra Kumar (/Rao) and the manner in which he has honed his skill and craft of cleaning since childhood. The film attempts several punches and it is the impact that they achieve that allows it to be a lighthearted, entertaining product.

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