Borokha is a sweet, but resilient girl who works in a small handloom set-up. She wishes to find a better
job so that she can provide better schooling for her brother, Chandan and also raise her standard of
living. One day, her friend, Manab, who has started working in the city, advises her to start her own
small business of crafting jewellery that he would help her sell in the city. With help from a kind
neighbour, Borokha embarks upon her journey. <br><br>
The actor playing Borokha is pleasant and likeable and the viewer is rooting for her to succeed. The film
also keeps the pace slow and lulled which makes it seem more organic to the setting of the story.
However, after building up these expectations, the climax takes a turn which completely shatters the
investment the viewer had built with the film.

Aakha | Short Film Nominee

The short film aims to draw attention to a particular kind of racism prevalent in India. The narrative makes one question the inherent stereotypes which immediately places someone based on their facial features in a particular category. <br><br>While the north eastern part of the country is as much part of India as any other, many often forget or choose to neglect this truth. The well-intentioned plot of the film endeavours to question the same discriminatory behaviour to put forth the possibility of a better world before the viewer.

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