Bhaag Chand is a fortune teller in Delhi, where he struggles to make ends meet. He is unable to send money home to his family, sneakily hides from his landlord who would ask for the long overdue rent, and as a result, finds himself consumed by despondency and desperation. His one true friend and supporter through all the hardship is Jaggi, a man who sells lottery tickets right next to Bhaag Chand’s spot in the park. 

One day, when Bhaag Chand manages to convert a chance encounter with strangers into a lucrative opportunity, things truly begin to look up for him. With a little cunning and presence of mind, he turns his fortune around, finally paying the rent on time and all his other dues. However, success in one’s endeavors can often prove to be a slippery slope, and before you can even realise, you have reached the point of no return in your hubris. This becomes the underlying message of the film. 

The writing, alongside the portrayal and performance of its protagonist, becomes a notable strength of the end result, even if a slight laxness appears within the sound department. As for Bhaag Chand, a development awaits that would take him right into the heart of an unexpected series of events, shocking the audience as well in the process.

Aaj Ka Raashifal | Spotlight

With an adorable child, who becomes a perfect encapsulation of the innocence and wonder of childhood, as its protagonist, the short film weaves an unexpected, but impactful narrative. It begins on a harmless note in a world where life is marked by simplicity of a small hilly town. The children go to school, are mischievous in their classrooms and learn valuable lessons about friendship. However, a more disconcerting reality awaits underneath the surface that aims to be a mirror to society with its ideas of heteronormativity and its complete failure to accept or understand anyone who might not subscribe to these fixed boxes. The film further makes an important comment on the importance of a family's love and support in bringing about the change in the lives of children. They would one day grow up to become adults and thus put their constructive thought into action to make this world a better, more tolerant space, the story seems to suggest.

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