Roshni
"ROSHNI" is a ZERO budget short film - written, shot and edited in just 24 hours. In the heart of Delhi's slums, where life is a constant struggle, "Roshni" follows the journey of a vibrant and carefree 9-year-old girl. Living with her mother and elder brother, Roshni's innocence is shattered when the person meant to protect her, her uncle Maqbool Ansari, turns into her tormentor. The story explores not just the physical suffering Roshni endures but the emotional and social agony of her family, particularly her mother, who is powerless in a society that often silences the voices of women-especially those from the most vulnerable communities.
- Runtime
- 10m
- Released
- 2024
Details
Release year: 2024
Storyline
"ROSHNI" is a ZERO budget short film - written, shot and edited in just 24 hours. In the heart of Delhi's slums, where life is a constant struggle, "Roshni" follows the journey of a vibrant and carefree 9-year-old girl. Living with her mother and elder brother, Roshni's innocence is shattered when the person meant to protect her, her uncle Maqbool Ansari, turns into her tormentor. The story explores not just the physical suffering Roshni endures but the emotional and social agony of her family, particularly her mother, who is powerless in a society that often silences the voices of women-especially those from the most vulnerable communities.
Top credits
- Siddharth Sibal — Inspector
- Tushangi Gupta — Mother
- Roshni — Roshni