Shorts package. Best of Critics' Choice Awards 2025. Day 2

Synopsis

Jal Tu Jalaal Tu (2024/ Hindi/ 29 mins) Dir. Prateek Vats. A senior employee’s life turns on its head after he inadvertently triggers a laughter spree amongst overworked factory workers as they race against time to complete an order.
 

Taak (Tracker) (2024/ Hindi/ 40 mins) Dir. Udit Khurana. Former wrestling champion Shalini works as a bouncer at a Delhi nightclub where, after a fatal security lapse, invasive smartwatches are introduced.

Starch (2024/ English, Tamil/ 15.33 mins) Dir. Ajai Vishwanath. When her family's financial struggles come to the surface, a young Indian mother must confront her own pride and conscience to keep her family afloat in Australia.

Bhed Bakri Bhoot (Goat, Gote, Ghost)( 2024/ Hindi/ 30 mins) Dir. Shivam Shankar. A brass band member's hate comment in a public toilet triggers a chain reaction of diverse social expressions.