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 its heart in the right place, and positive intentions, the film tells the story of struggles of primarily two characters during the national lockdown that followed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. It is the story of a young girl who runs a shop, and of a man who irons clothes in his local neighbourhood. However, as the pandemic puts an end to any non-essential human interaction, the two find themselves losing their source of livelihood. Shot during the lockdown by cast and crew members in different cities, the film is a sincere endeavour to bring to light how small acts of kindness and empathy can sometimes enable society to sustain itself, no matter how hard the going gets. The actor who plays young Chanchal is especially notable for her charm and screen presence.

Little by Little | Short Film Nominee

The plot of the film is a conversation invoked around the opposing ideas of honesty and dishonesty. It's a busy morning and a man is tired of rejections by autos. When he finally manages to secure one, an interesting conversation awaits both him as well as the viewer. The entirety of the film is constituted primarily by the auto-ride as the two characters hold a discussion around what it means to thrive and survive in the world. The film would have, however, earned more points by paying closer attention to its visuals and camerawork.

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