‘Salwate’ (wrinkles/creases) is an endearing, entertaining film about one morning in the life of the protagonist, Jeetesh. He is a disciplined, cheerful man who shares a loving, playful relationship with his mother. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/ZBdAYxsh.jpg"/> 

On the day the film opens, he is about to head out for an important job interview. However, when he begins to get ready and iron his clothes for the same, he realizes that the iron is broken, and that no ironing shop would be open this early in the day to complete the task. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/poce03Lh.jpg"/> 

As Jeetesh moves from one failed attempt to another, to make it in time for the interview, the narrative comes into its own. The performances and writing, both complement each other, and eventually take the film home in a balanced manner. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/wundpu3h.jpg"/> The viewer cannot help, but be deeply invested in the fate of the protagonist who takes upon all challenges in his life, big or small, with a winning smile.

Salwate | Short Film of the Month

Wearing a tie that tips the hat to some iconic cartoon characters, which also serve as the film's namesake, a man has arrived for what is potentially the most important interview of his life. Under the garb of giving an interview for a job, he plans to pitch his tech start-up to a possible investor. It is precisely this moment which offers the crux of the narrative, and its journey till here is indeed a beautifully involving and engaging one. 

Rajeev, a man of passion and eccentricites, is struggling to get his start-up running on its feet. Despite the financial troubles that engulf his family of a loving, supportive, but worried wife, Keerti, and daughter, Arushi, he is unable to give up hope just yet on his dream project. 

The film brings this reality to life in a deeply sincere manner. The end result is marked by seamless writing and equally crucial and smooth performances that ensure you remain invested in the fate of the protagonist, as well as the narratorial progression, all along.

Looney | Short Film of the Month

The film builds itself around Pawan and Gunja’s love story. The opening scene establishes the intimacy and affection the two share. However, soon a reality unfolds which is in direct contrast to the romance conjured so far. 

Gunja is trapped in a loveless marriage where she has had little to no say in her decisions right from the beginning. Pawan, on the other hand, struggles to create a life where he can attain union with his beloved. The film, thus develops to not only give a glimpse into their love story but also ropes in unexpected and completely shocking moments of thrill, violence, and things going terribly awry. 

The chemistry of the actors, which constitute this fateful love triangle, brings to life skilled performances, that bolster the narrative markedly. The choice of the background score and original soundtrack also evidence investment of thought, and competitiveness, all of which together ensure that the final result is an engaging ride that will keep the viewer involved right till the end.

Jaan-e-Jahaan | Short Film of the Day

The film is a heartfelt glimpse into the struggles of two characters, Yadhu and Sruthi, a young couple that has moved away from home to build their life in the big city. 
Facing opposition from both their families regarding their marriage, they have now come to a place where in a bid to simply survive, they hold on to demanding, hectic jobs. 
The daily routine ensures that the two barely even meet each other in the house, spending their time only within the emptiness of the four walls. In the middle of the tedium of daily mundaneness and demands, however, also lies the memory of a past, one that ensures that their present is filled with love, even if in the form of longing. The various household tasks and items remain nestled in the identity of a lover and a beloved surrounded by yearning. 
The film calls itself an adaptation of the Bengali film ‘Asha Jaoar Majhe’ (Labour of Love), and endeavors a storytelling marked by mellowness of voice and tonality, brought to life with skilled visual grammar and notably strong performances.

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