Disappointed By Big Banners And Bigger Stars? Checkout These 10 Short Films By Indie Filmmakers

If the current scene of cinema is bogging you down, then you are not alone. With movie after movie biting the dust, seems like moviegoers are experiencing an entertainment drought. The shift from the big screen to the smaller one has been pretty evident in the past couple of years. The problem lies in the fact that in an ocean of content how does one pick the best fish? Fret not! We got your back!

If you are looking for entertainment that is short, instant and doesn't require a huge commitment, short films is your answer!

Hotstar is known for giving space to indie filmmakers and boasts of a vast collection of amazing short films. There is a short film for every genre, and this month they have brought in some of the best short films on an OTT platform. Check out the list of some of the newly released short films that deserve a watch:

1. On the way of Love

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This new short film stars Chahat Arora and is about a young married couple who goes through a gruelling phase of their relationship as they start taking each other for granted. They fight, they separate, yet they find a chance to reconcile. Will they reconcile, or the action of taking each other for granted would form an irreparable dent? The film is about 23 minutes long and goes on through the layers of a relationship, if taken for granted, quite interestingly. On the way of Love is a thought-provoking film that makes you look back on your relationships and realize certain aspects which you might have ignored previously.

2. Paatr

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This thriller-short film starring Sahil Anand and written by Chand Mohammad is about a 32- year-old man who wakes up in his own house and finds himself in the middle of a crime scene. This crime scene affects his family, and he must do something to protect his family from the crime's repercussions. Paatr is an engaging crime-thriller that keeps you hooked for 14 minutes and keeps you guessing the end of the film or what exactly happened before the guy woke up in the middle of the crime scene and who exactly is to be blamed for the heinous crime.

3. Manhoos

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Actors Bela Barot and Nimish Shah are the frontrunners of Manhoos, a short film which is about a daughter who lost her mother at birth and how the whole life of the girl completely revolves around her father, who is ready to go to any length to give his daughter a better future. This short film is an emotional ride of a father and a daughter striving for a better future and it keeps you engaged with all the emotional tools of the screenplay and the story.

4. Patt¡­ The Sound

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This short film has won awards in most of the film festivals in India and outside the country. The short film stars Manish Uppal and Roshini Zita Barret and is a story of Mohini, a Kinnar(Transgender) and a very kind soul who made a great impact during the lockdown. Mohini single-handedly brings great changes in society and simultaneously creates goodwill for her community. The film drives on a social message and is very thought-provoking, and is a must-watch for everyone.

5. Ab Mujhe Udna Hai

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Ab Mujhe Udna Hai stars Jasmine Grover, Mahaakshay Chakraborty and Shreyas Porus Padriwala and has received many accolades. The film is all about confronting past traumas whilst dodging the deepest fears. It¡¯s about a woman breaking free from the shackles of societal taboos and how she starts a fresh chapter in her life story. Ab Mujhe Udna Hai is a film high on social message and follows the dreams of an individual who previously suppressed to follow a regular life instead of a life that involves achieving her dreams.

6. Gubbare

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Gubbare starring Sangeeta Natak and Bittu, is a story of appearance and colour and what it beholds. The movie focuses on how appearances and looks are nothing but different shades and carries a social message worth cherishing and watching on a streaming platform. The film even went on to win many accolades in various film festivals of 2022.

7. Sambhram

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Sambhram stars popular actor Karan Wahi in the pivotal role of the protagonist. The movie is about the meta-philosophical space where Life and Death are two objective realities and everything in between is just a matter of perception. The film¡¯s use of philosophical tools to create horror and thriller is worth watching, and Karan Wahi¡¯s acting is amazing in this new short film. This film is easily one of the best among the list of philosophical-thriller movies across the platform.

8. Khat Ka Anand

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Khat Ka Anand is about a brave soldier, Suraj, who leaves for his duties after marrying Meenal. While she keeps the love floating in exchange for letters, an unknown truth awaits her. The film stars Gayatri, Amit Jha and Pradeep Bhide and is about unravelling a truth that easily shook a person to the core. The film was well-received by the audience at various film festivals and has won a lot of appreciation for its screenplay.

9. What The Fish

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What The Fish has probably one of the strangest stories a short film ever has. The film revolves around Tanya, who has had a rare and strange phobia of fish since childhood and is hardly found in 0.1% of people in the world. An unprepared encounter starts a series of events in her life, forcing her to face this trauma and many inexplicable happenings. The film is all about the weird traumas and how Tanya overcomes them. It stars Sasha Chettri and Vijayata Saran.

10. Matinee Show

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Missing the fun and love of ¡¯90s? Well, this film called Matinee Show, starring Tanya Singh and Vikram Bhui, is a romantic short film that will hold a special place in your heart with its sweet story. Matinee Show is probably a perfect short break to bring in the nostalgia of the 90s, which you might have missed.

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