Hello, nostalgia! Do you remember your first train ride? Allow this ad film to refresh your memory. As the beautiful, poetic narrative chugs along, remember to keep your favourite Tinkle, how about a slice of a guava sprinkled with salt? Make sure to watch your step as you move from one compartment to another. 'My First Train Ride' will leave you feeling fuzzy with all of these little moments, delicately included in its folds. You're not alone if you find yourself with a teary twinkle in your eye by the end of it all, as you lose yourself to the memory of a hot, summer breeze blowing against your face during your first train journey.

My First Train Ride | Short Film of the Day

Off it goes, running at bullet speed. Make sure to watch closely or before you know, you'll miss it! We are talking about the Mumbai locals of course, a serpentine, labyrinthine transport network that has its roots deeply embedded all across the city. It won't be erroneous to say that Mumbai-wallahs romanticise the locals in the same manner in which the rest of the country romanticise the Indian railways. It also won't be incorrect to say that Bombai offers the most beautiful and honest version of it. Voiced by Bharti Sachin Jadhav, the short film uses skilful cinematography and a sophisticated background score to tell the story of the Mumbai locals which is not very different from the commuters who take it every day. As one particular local shares her story with the viewer, you realise that, after all, her aspirations, memories, hopes and daily struggles are same as any other commuter. The city might have changed, but the local continues to run unaltered, forming the stable backbone of Mumbai.

Bombai | Short Film of the Day

Had a long day? Too much on your plate or mind? Looking to calm the voices within? Perhaps Play could be the song for you. Shot in the beautiful locations of Kannur, Kerala, it shows a young woman taking a train ride to meet her grandfather. Released as musician Mali's first single, the song has a calmness that would ring deep and true with the viewer and the listener long after it's over. When the strumming of an acoustic guitar is coupled with the visuals of the sea indeed there is little that can go wrong.

Mali - Play | Short Film of the Day

Take this wonderfully poetic ride with Sanjay Mishra's narration to remind yourself of a recent or long forgotten train journey. The short film will leave you with a smile on your face and fuzzes in the heart. Be it the borrowed slippers for a walk down the aisle or sharing a cup of tea with strangers - some memories are shared collectively across the country. Train Main Hai Ghar Waali Baat is simply a reminder of them, after all, there indeed is something homely about train journeys, don't you think?

Ghar waali Baat | Sanjay Mishra | Short Film of the Day

YouTuber Bhuvan Bam and actor Divya Dutta weave an endearing tale of kindness, compassion and love in this short film. When two strangers, from very different walks of life, meet in an overnight train, conversation flows. A young army personnel, played by Bam, teaches a thing or two about relationships to Dutta, a woman facing trouble in her married life. Plus Minus is an honest attempt at reminding the viewer that we often take a lot of things for granted. It draws attention to a life of uncertainty and hardship, that of an army man, who might never have the luxury of those things. With its heart in the right place, the short film, made as a tribute to Captain Harbhajan Singh of the Indian Army, will strike a chord with many.

Plus Minus | BB Ki Vines | Short Film of the Day

Indian Railways forms one of the most widespread transport networks in the world, helping innumerable people get to their destination everyday. Here's an ad film which celebrates precisely that. As millions of Indians embark on their journey, this massive network of trains, despite its glitches, continues to run on its feet. The beauty of this film on Indian Railways, lies in the fact that despite its short duration, it manages to get across its message about the Railways in the most wonderful manner. The release of the campaign coincided with the opening day of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Delhi.

Indian Railways | Short Film of the Day

The short film starts on a lighthearted note which is why when the intensity builds up in the last few seconds of the film, it is significantly jarring for the audience. Invoking the terrible memory of the Elphinstone stampede in Mumbai in September 2017, the short film shows an average day in the life of a man living in the city. It further draws attention to how irresponsible statements can cause irreversible damage. With a reminder to always be wary of hearsay in public space which might result in panic and have far-reaching consequences, the short film succeeds in making the viewer sit up and think.

April Fool | Short Film of the Day

The short film adopts the tone of a travel blog, using a first person, single-character narrative to tell its story. It further deglamourises travel, infusing a fresh breath of air with its visuals of crowded trains, rusted window panes, stray dogs at platforms, to name a few. The visuals show potential which can be explored in the future projects by the team. In terms of the story itself, there is a surprise waiting at the end of it all for the dedicated viewer, along with a sense of memory, nostalgia and longing for home tied together with it all. As the protagonist embarks on his journey from Delhi to Pune, the viewer gets a chance to go along with him, and perhaps see the train ride and the homecoming with a fresh pair of eyes.

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