5 Must-Watch Hindi Short Films

- By Incognito

With the audience diverging to modes of entertainment other than the silver screen, short films have had an opportunity to entertain us with its content. According to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a short film is defined as an original motion picture having a running time of a maximum of 40 minutes, including credits. Short films provide as much content as a normal feature film but quicker, so you can watch it even if you have 5-10 minutes to spare, on your journey to work, or during lunch breaks.

Amidst the lockdown where you have scrolled through almost all the content present on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5, etc., these 5 short films can prove to be refreshing and intriguing. Also, these short films are on YouTube, so the ones without subscriptions to the digital content platforms can also benefit.

While many viewers appreciate watching content from outside the country, a lot of us enjoy watching Indian digital content. Here is my list of 5 Must-Watch Hindi Short Films.

Please feel free to add more or provide reviews in the Comments Section.

1. That Day After Everyday (21:35 minutes)

Revolving around the issue of eve-teasing, this short film boasts of being directed by Anurag Kashyap and actors like Radhika Apte and Sandhya Mridul. It is a story of three women who are victims of eve-teasing on a daily basis. The twist when you least expect it makes this film a Must-Watch for all of you out there.

You can watch it here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQR6cB1DXzY

2. Kriti (18:51 minutes)

A psychological thriller that keeps you guessing for the entire duration. This Shirish Kunder film stars Manoj Bajpayee, Radhika Apte and Neha Sharma.
A man falls in love with a girl again but the lines between the real and unreal are blurred. He only has his psychiatrist who can be of any help.

Watch it to find out what is real and what isn’t.

Watch this thriller here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5GGKuK3iEI&t=24s

3. Nitishastra (20:36 minutes)

With Tapsee Pannu in the lead, this film promises you a great story and great acting.

A woman who trains women in self-defense is shocked when one of her own commits a heinous crime.

What will she do? Will she stand up against the crime? What was the crime? Will ‘justice’ reign supreme? Or will the relationship take the upper hand?

This movie is sure to keep you at the edge of your seat.

Watch it here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fJ4BT9mO98

4. Khujli (15:17 minutes)

This short film by Terribly Tiny Tales, also a winner at Jio Filmfare Awards 2018, is light-hearted. It all starts when a middle-aged couple finds fancy ‘handcuffs’ in their son’s room. The long-lost desire and hidden fantasies are revealed and with these, things are bound to get a bit ‘kinky’.

The couple is played by Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta and they sure are going to light up your mood.

Watch it here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmRzflPuCjE

5. Interior Café Night (13:19 minutes)

A story about two couples who meet in the same café. One of the couples is parting their ways while the other has met after a long separation. This 13-minute movie is sure to leave you with a smile. In other words, it is short and sweet.

 

Watch it here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23KufSqo6cQ

Honourable Mention – Ahalya (14:10 minutes)

I didn’t add it to my list because I am guessing, most of you must have watched this short film. Regardless, it deserves a mention in an article covering ‘must-watch’ short films.
Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, this short Hindi film is sure to keep you glued to the screen. Another Radhika Apte thriller, this short film is an adaptation of the mythological story of Ahalya and Lord Indra.

This film is set in Kolkata and starts with a policeman coming to Goutam Sadhu’s house to inquire about Arjun’s death. What happens further when the policeman finds a doll resembling Arjun in his house?
Watch this brilliant short film if you haven’t already and I am sure you won’t be disappointed one bit!

Watch it here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff82XtV78xo

From the DummyWriter:

I have always been impressed by the idea of short films – short and quick with great content. Short films address almost everything – social issues to comedy to drama to horror. You have a plethora of options in each genre. So, this time I chose to curate a list of 5 short films that will keep you entertained.

 

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9 thoughts on “5 Must-Watch Hindi Short Films”

    2. N C

      Nice picks, Incognito. I watched almost all the movies mentioned in the list except Khujli and Nitishashtra. All are great short films and the characters gave their brilliant performances. There is another short film called “Bypass” (2003), it’s an old one but an amazing movie.

  3. Kumar Adarsh

    Dear Incognito, what a wonderful collection this was. I frankly was not into short films and tiny tales, until today. Watched all six – different genres and hugely suprised with the power performances and neat depictions. At the end of each one of them I found myself craving for more – they ended unexpectedly, leaving behind a canvas and my imagination – that make them beautiful, engrossing and exasperating all the same time. While I am still absorbing the chronicles, I thank you for introducing me to this world. And it was very thoughtful of you to add the links.

    1. Incognito

      Hi Adarsh,
      Thanks a ton for watching them all. Feels amazing. Short films actually are a food for thought. 🙂

  4. BK Roy

    Missed two within the above, and based on the other selections I am sure those two will be also very good.
    Thanks for the links.
    I will be happy to get more such must watch lists.
    Thanks

    1. Incognito

      Hi,
      Thank you for the appreciation.
      Do share the feedback for those two as well.
      From what I gather from your comment, you do watch short films. It would be great if you could suggest more!

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