The foundation of the story is constituted by a beautiful message - one about finding a way to co-exist peacefully despite a difference of opinion which can easily result in conflict. The sentiment is explored using the example of the beef ban that was enforced by the Central government of India in 2017. In a small corner of Kerala, a father and son find themselves on opposing sides of this ideology - while one is in support of the ban, the other reminds the viewer that a government should not be deciding what people eat in their personal lives. Inspite of the disagreement, will the two be able to find a common ground to meet each other? The film raises the same question and offers an answer as well in a convincing manner, along with an important message about unity, irrespective of how varying one's views and ideas can be.

Beefree | Short Film Nominee

The well-intentioned narrative has the message of peace at its core, along with the celebration of sacrifice, kindness and selflessness which are all employed in the pursuit of a noble cause. 

The film endeavors the same by calling upon the example of the Indian Army personnel Aurangzeb who was a woeful loss of the Pulwama attack in 2019. The film reimagines his last moments to convey its message. The final result is defined by promising visuals, and dedication to performance and elucidating the plot's motivation, but exhibits writing that runs the danger of over-stating its intentions. In future projects, perhaps a territory of a little more nuance can be explored.

A Tribute to Aurangzeb | Short Film Nominee

Inspired by true events, Var Vadhu, a socio-political drama, shares how certain sections of our society strongly condemn pre-marital relationships or displays of affection in public spaces. Further, it talks about how often they choose violence against those who act out of their free will. The short film follows one such young couple who gets caught up in political propaganda and oppression without any true fault of their own. 
The film hopes to remind its audience that love in itself is the purest form of emotion and requires no superficial religious bond to affirm it. It even showcases how bullying in the name of God or jingoism is often a cover for satisfaction of darker, ulterior motives.

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