When a group of friends are confined to a single house during the national lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic, of course the most hilarious and chaotic events are in tow. Adopting the stylistic approach of a mockumentary, the film shares its narrative with the viewer, allowing them to participate in all the hullabaloo that the house holds within itself. As its bound to be, the lockdown experience is complete with Ramayana telecasts, failed attempts to agree on a game, domestic chores that everyone slacks from, hidden packets of noodles and the complete loss of the concept of private space. The film exhibits skilled visuals and editing, and a dedication to weave and structure its story smartly. It fabricates its fictive space right at the heart of a real event, allowing the endeavour to be a successful one. While the plot becomes predictable at some instances, the progression of events it offers remains organic and smooth nevertheless, eventually allowing the film to ease into its conclusion.

Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki | 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.

Kachra | Short Film Nominee

The short film opens with the tone of an autobiographical documentary, but soon reveals its true nature, that of a mockumentary. Once that has been ascertained by the viewer, they find themselves delving deeper and deeper into the world of the protagonist who uses the name of his online persona, Krodhraj. 

Rejected in love and battling heartbreak, he sets on a path of redefining love and its many complexities. With bizarre ideas, well-intended but marked by their absurdity, he moves from one aspect to another, sharing them all with the audience. 

The end product of the film is an expression of the desire to experiment with the various aspects of weaving a narrative - be it music, visual style, aesthetics or the overall feel. It should definitely be honed further to present more fine-tuned results to the audience in the future.

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