Shubham Chaudhary

A software professional ditches a day at work to discover poetry and finds stories in strangers walking at Connaught Place

In a dystopian Indian village, Lovely runs a quirky lingerie shop that thrives on enchantment. But as the Ministry of Belonging’s insidious schemes threaten the fragile pocket of tolerance she’s known all her life, Lovely must navigate shifting allegiances and reclaim her place in an uncertain, changing world. Her future – and her community’s – hangs in the balance.

In the Himalayan Mountain range, a rural village loses its inhabitants to the city’s allure while an elderly couple, Padam Singh and Tulsi, live in desolate isolation. Their days are filled with routine and occasional humour as they mask their loneliness. Their son’s absence gnaws at them, and when a letter arrives promising his return, it reignites their hearts with joy and anticipation. However, the reunion does not unfold as expected, shattering their hopes. As the film climaxes, the spectator is confronted with a more rueful plight, deeply engaging the audience’s empathy.