Ek Dopahar

Written and dire ted by Swati Srivastava, here's a short that has a potentially explosive plot. But it turns into a mellow, though mature, conversation between the wife and the ex. A lot more comes to mind when i ask, What would happen when a wife meets the ex-girlfriend?". Huma Qureshi and Gauhar Khan add to the star value with decent performances.

Lallan Miya says, "bhai main toh apni saari exs' ko wahi rakhta hoon jahaa woh honi chihiye...bhootkaal mein....jab main hi unse nahi milta toh begam ke milne ka sawaal hi kaha"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F65H3Mkqs5M

Kathakaar

Screenplay by Krishna Agarwal and Abhimanyu Kanodia. Directed by Abhimanyu Kanodia, here's a simple story of a man who lost his job to new age technology. A relevant subject in a fast developing and advancing nation like ours. Piyush Mishra is brilliant as an actor. It's good watch. The only thing that gives away that this is like a college graduation project is the writing of Piyush's dialogues when he is narrating stories.

Lallan Miya says, "jo story tellers hai unhe na camera ki zaroorat hai na sound ki aur na lights ki....yahaa tak ki parda bhi nahi chahiye.."

Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhIGSqneM0M

Kheer

Directed by Surya Balakrishnan, written by Sharanya Rajgopal, this short has a basic flaw. Anupam Kher plays nana(Maternal Grandfather) who has a girlfriend. The little granddaughter is uncomfortable and they sort it out over kheer. But the problem in the plot is that a step/half parent is difficult for kids to adjust or digest but i doubt if the same is a problem when it comes to step grandmother if such a thing exists.

Lallan Miya says, "nana nani ki umar ke log kheer kha hi le toh khushi ki baat hai...isliye yeh kheer kuch hazam nahi hui"

Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Govd4E9YbQ

The Unusual Suspects

Writer and Director Steve Mitchel is a hilarious story teller. This short takes the intensity of a serious interrogation room and the silliness of a clown and merges the two. Giving you a 6 min lol blend. The writing is clever and the performances are apt. Watch if before your cab arrives.

Lallan Miya says, "bewakoofon ki kami nahi hai...ek dhoondo toh tum khud hi bewakoof kehlaao"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8t40UbEoV0