short documentary about a daily wage laborer from kerala sharing his monsoon memories

A turbulent newsroom drama that intimately chronicles the working days of broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar as he navigates a spiraling world of truth and disinformation.

The river Yamuna, known to the locals as 'Jamna', the lifeline of Delhi, is going through a major crisis due to pollution, mismanagement and sheer ignorance. A documentary crew tries to make sense of the situation by talking to different stakeholders and Shyam - a boatman who relies on the river for his livelihood.

Manish is a talented and athletic street dancer from Mumbai who dreams of becoming professional against the wishes of his struggling parents. He meets a curmudgeonly Israeli ballet master who gives him the determination to keep going. But when he is pitted against another boy who’s got the attention of the top school in the world, Manish realizes he must push himself to his physical limits if he has any chance to succeed.

This true-crime documentary investigates six shocking deaths in the same family and the woman at the center of the unbelievable case: Jolly Joseph.

It's been 2 years since they've been together. They haven't seen each other in person. Only pixels on a screen.

The film is a compendium of several anecdotes, memories and observations of people who were directly involved in the making of Satya. At the same time, it presents views and commentary on Satya's legacy from people within the industry, whom Varma's film has greatly impacted.

A quirky deep dive into the mind of a confused young man struggling to balance personal ambitions and family responsibilities.

Esteemed documentarian Anand Patwardhan directs a portrait of his parents, whose families were intertwined with Gandhi and India’s independence movement. His view on history extolls unity between Hindus and Muslims, a value that needs reasserting in modern politics.

Documentary of famous Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee that sheds light on his various shades.

‘Bahattar Hoorain’ is a dark comedy that examines the real consequences of violent extremism and urges that every human life should be treated with dignity and respect.

The charismatic Snow Leopard is the least understood of all the big cats and one of the most challenging to film. Over a period of five years, veteran Indian wildlife filmmakers, Naresh and Rajesh Bedi endured extreme cold and the thin air of the Himalayas in their daunting quest to reveal the secret lives of these elusive predators, ultimately with great success.

A memoir celebrating yesteryears of cinema and how silver screen has evolved over the years, this documentary is ode to cinema by the audience, for the audience.

The film explores the subject of organ donation through the lens of transplant coordinators, highlighting their role in the process of organ donation, retrieval and transplantation.

A girl, 23, solo travels a great deal looking for an emotional transformation within herself. She lands in Pokhara during the hustle and bustle of the new year festivities. Pokhara, as beautiful as it is, also looks extremely alive due to all the energy that's in the air. She's looking for the same energy within herself. She believes that the lakes, the mountains, the ever-buzzing streets are going to somehow help her face the fears that she'll be carrying all her life.

Sainath, age 25, is a film student in Pune, India and his grandmother, Sunila, age 80, lives far afield in the village of Merces in Goa, India. They share a ‘film letter’ with each other. A film mounted with an expression like a warm letter weighted with feelings. A written letter is a compilation of words and sentences and a ‘film letter’ is an assembly of images and sounds. A shelter(Gotho) unfolds the journey around Polem district with voice recordings of the director and his grandmother.

This short documentary explores the changes in film viewing experience, which over time has become less social and more solitary. Through creative use of the audio-visual medium and conversations with cinephiles of different generations, the filmmaker explores his nostalgia for the past and anxiety regarding the survival of theatres in the future.

As doctors transform their patients, physical changes reveal deeper truths about insecurities and aspirations. From Botox to risky body-altering procedures, explore the need for perfection that drives $50 billion cosmetic surgery industry.

Telugu Film Director Vamsy Shares the Story of Actor Rajanala.

The sports documentary examines India's biggest match-fixing scandal, the icons caught in its web and the journalists who uncovered the corruption.

A passionate declaration of love for the cinema and poetry of Iran, which also offers a frank view of the precarious situation for critics of the regime and shows the uncompromising daily struggle of Iranian women against their oppression.

In 2022, war broke out in Ukraine trapping thousands of Indians. In 2 days, India planned and set in motion one of the largest evacuations. 90 special flights evacuated more than 22,000 Indians and 147 foreign nationals from 18 countries.

Two friends, both Indigenous fishermen, are driven to desperation by a dying sea. Their friendship begins to fracture as they take very different paths to provide for their struggling families.

In 1990s Mumbai, a crime boss and his network wield unchecked power over the city — until the rise of "encounter cops," who brazenly kill their targets.

Through monotony of daily realities, we see Sandra, a mother of two, raising her children with a frequently absent father. The satirical representation of her conventional familial life leaves us with questions about her personal desires.

Zende follows the 82-year-old retired assistant commissioner of police in Mumbai, Madhukar Zende. The man who nabbed the infamous serial killer, Charles Sobhraj – twice. But Sobhraj is only a minor part of Zende’s colourful life. Through the eyes of this iconic cop, the film explores the history of Bombay and its various crimes spanning four decades.

In eight blocks of Purulia district, a small number of 12360 forest-dwellers of 3121 families live in 168 hamlets. These people are officially called "Sabar". In the past they were physically strong, but now they have become weak. But their simplicity has remained as before. This film depicts the day-today account of their life' s saga.

Yellow Cat in Memory lane is a film on the famous Indian Poet T. K. Doraiswamy aka Nagulan. The film was shot three years prior to his death. He takes us through his memory lane while talking about Poetry, Uncertainity and Life.

In September 2022, Bengaluru made national news when the IT hub region of Bellandur faced major flooding resulting in a nightmare for all its residents. The idea of the film is to explore the two main factors contributing to this - the area’s topography and the rapid urbanization interfering with the natural water network - using visuals of a sprawling, developing metropolis contrasted with that of the chaos and breakdown of essential services that happened during the floods.

Family memories and personal art movingly portray author and motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary's journey with an immune disorder and terminal illness.

'The Unheard Tunes' is a mesmerizing documentary that delves into the enchanting lives of our talented 'Wedding Band-Walaas.' Embark on this extraordinary journey alongside Vicky Chauhan and his band, immersing yourself in the untold tales that breathe life into our vibrant Indian Weddings.

Following Shamim Khan’s and his co-workers’ daily care for the Islamic Delhi Gate Cemetery over the last two years, the film attempts to comprehend an event unprecedented in the recent history of the world – the COVID-19 pandemic – through the eyes of a keeper of the dead.

In rural Nepal, Bishnumaya Gurung, 48 and Palhamu Sherpa, 66 go to primary school everyday and make space for learning in their lives as single women.

Through the discerning lens of a Bahujan feminist filmmaker operating within the upper-caste Indian film industry, the film delves deep into critical themes of liberty, equality, fraternity, social justice, exclusion, and marginalised representation. Bridging the realms of Ambedkarite politics with the visual language of cinema, it offers a poignant representation of the culture, history, and politics of marginalised communities within popular cinema and media. A cinematic embodiment of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s philosophical legacy, as it questions the deeply rooted institution of caste in India, the film becomes a powerful commentary on religion, revolution, politics, and the fundamental right to freedom of speech.

The world loves the bloodcurdling narratives of Sundarban Royal Bengal tigers where they are always the vicious villains with fangs. Killing them was a heroic act. Though our wise ancestors knew that the tigers are the protector of forests, people armed with guns and brains, eliminated most of them. We ended up almost losing the forest and its burning bright mega fauna. In 1973, the Government of India launched Project Tiger, a tiger conservation program. Project Tiger takes up several measures to maintain the viable population of Bengal Tigers in their natural environment. The Forest Department workforce steps into protect the tigers and inspire people to end the tussle besides protecting themselves. The film reveals the story of the real heroes, the foot soldiers, the field staffs, who carry out their job even risking their own life but do not see themselves as heroic.

Two youngsters embark on a journey to success, promised to them by someone who proclaims possession of a few big houses and luxury cars through a scheme commonly known as Multi level marketing. They halt their journey to talk to us, about their idea of success, hardships and the dreams they wish to accomplish. As we dive deeper, we uncover the deceitful nature of their work and how it affects every aspect of their lives. In spite of this they persevere in the hope of a silver lining as they fall back down in this world of lies.

This feature length documentary sheds a light on British presence in India from 1609 till 1947. The documentary aims to focus on the factors behind India getting Independence apart from the Freedom Movement by the National leaders.

Murshid Kuli Khan established a strong seat of Nawabs at Murshidabad, and which ended with the fall of Siraj ud Doula at Palashi in 1757. The unfortunate defeat at the Battle of Plassey brought the miseries not only for the province but gradually for the whole country. The mighty British power uprooted the Mughols and made India their colony.

In this era of advanced globalization, Music of Rejuvenation upholds spectacular works of fusion created more than a hundred years ago by some of the best creative minds of Bengal Renaissance. The music still holds the power to stir the hearts of the present generation. It is being rejuvenated and reinvented recurrently by musicians of present times.

A documentary on Mr.Dharanidhar Boro was a Deputy Conservator of Forest. During his tenure at Kaziranga National Park in Assam,India,he stopped rhino poaching for two years. He transformed many poachers and made them surrender their arms with the help of education,culture and social relationship. This is his story.

BASED ON A TRUE STORY. "Langur" is a documentary that tells the inspiring story of Jacky Whadwani, a 29-year-old man who has dedicated his life to taking care of langurs,He became a langur himself, Painting his face/body &wearing a monkey suit, and performing at weddings and festivals for free.

A short film made by three students who are trying to escape the reality.

An advertisement short we made for Dettol at Adsavvy Spectacle 2023 at Chandigarh University.

Exploration of the ordinary lives led by women of different classes—a college professor, an unmarried woman, and a seasoned drama artist. They unveil the societal intricacies woven into their social backgrounds, with typical evening talks besides them. Gripping tales of yore immersed in the metaphorical embrace of their surroundings, their familial shelters are emblematic of resilience and protection, where profound truths lie hidden within the depths of the commonplace.

The concept of imperfection-to look at it from a certain distance for it to make meaningful sense and that it is a part of something much greater. A film on the borderline of experimental, social documentary that comments on life ,people, sky ,clouds ,reflection and few other components that are suitable metaphors of imperfection and how every one of those entities are interlinked on a philosophical stand point, for its only purpose is to be conveyed as meaningful translations through the medium of film.

Nine friends at a film school answer a set of questions known as the "Proust Questionnaire".

Is there more to a baby’s cry? The documentary dwells into the psyche of pediatric doctors and the skills they use to arrive at a diagnosis.

Telugu Film Director Vamsy, reminisces about his early days as an Assistant Director Working at "Seethakoka Chilaka" sets with his Mentor Bharathi Raja and how he made a Unique Trailer Cut for the Film.

Insides and Outsides is a documentary film project, which captures a timeline from the end of 2019, when the CAA/NRC protests were at their peak, till 2022 when the pandemic had upturned everyone's personal life. In an increasingly hostile environment of escalating violence, Arbab explores what it is like being a Muslim in India. The film ebbs and flows between looking outside, where a constant stream of hate erupts, and inside, where Arbab's parents renegotiate their place in the country with changing times.

The main focus of the documentary is based on the adventures life of this gallant soldier Brig. Pritam Singh (Saviour of Poonch, Sher Baccha, nick named by residents of Poonch). who was born on 5th October 1911 in village Dina in district Ferozepur, Punjab. He was commissioned in the Punjab Regiment in 1937 and served during the 2nd World War in North Western Frontier Provence and Italy. He was posted in Singapore during 1942 and badly wounded in an air raid during the fighting and taken as prisoner of War by the Japanese.

In a profession traditionally dominated by men, women are breaking gender stereotypes and facing unique challenges with resilience and determination. "Tuk Tuk Girls" is a celebration of these women's achievements.

Named after the Hindustani classical music exponent Annapurna Devi’s sea-facing Mumbai residence, the film 6-A Akash Ganga by Nirmal Chander Dandriyal, probes the question, ‘Can an artist exist without an audience?’ Her disciple, Nityanand Haldipur, cuts through the myths to offer a rare glimpse into the life and philosophy of his enigmatic guru.

"DIVINE HEART" is an enlightening film that portrays the intricate process of heart transplant surgery. It provides a comprehensive depiction of the dedicated medical team led by Dr. Anvay Mulay, as well as the meticulous legal procedures involved in heart transplant surgeries and organ donation. The narrative revolves around Laxmi, a young girl who candidly shares her personal journey.

"Challenge," a documentary film, tells the inspiring story of Princy Gogoi, a physically challenged girl from Assam. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including financial, social, and emotional challenges, Princy's mother, Beauty Gogoi, stood by her side as an undaunted angelic spirit. The film highlights their journey as they strive to provide Princy with a worthy life, ensuring her education and independence.

The Sense of Tuning is a portrait of the architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai, conceived like a sketch made on the fly, captured in the vibrancy of movement and of the moment. Nothing of a hagiographic portrait giving a fixed image of the man and his work, the film explores the fragile, precious material of the architect’s sensibility with rare spontaneity, shedding light on how his perception of the emotion of space is nurtured. Conceived as a performative cinematic experience, this film captures the alchemy of a day-long encounter between Bijoy Jain and Bêka & Lemoine – twelve hours of intense wandering, plunging us into the vital energy of the streets of Mumbai. Visual notes made in the intimacy of the studio, observations of informal tactics of the city and visits to production sites, the film reveals how closely Bijoy Jain’s work is tied to the city of Mumbai, providing endless resources and inspiration. A sensory film where gesture becomes the language of intuition.

The documentary follows the life of Himanshu Mittal, He is Blind by birth and he also has an impeccable talent for singing his storyline shows how he managed to defeat all the obstacles of his life as a blind person with a smile on his face and a cheerful personality. The film will explore the challenges and obstacles he faces, shedding light on his determination, resilience, and the complexities of balancing his responsibilities.

Upstream, the Kukadi River has dried up. Downstream, it has been dammed and its waters exploited. Filmmaker Aisha Jain explores the activities that take place along this river that runs through rural India, as well as the more intimate relationships people have with its waters. An inventive portrait of a territory and the people who inhabit it.

Whist is a short documentary film on the folklores, sacrificial rituals of animals during the Hindu festival, Manasha Puja being held annually in the Indian state of Assam. People gather in large numbers to witness the bizarre yet thrilling practices of Shaman folk dance, Deodhani dance; to name a few, usually performed by individuals who are said to have been influenced by the deity.