Experiencing Interruptions?

Manicure

The film centers around the dynamic between a submissive and paranoid husband, Sameer Bhatia, and his femme-fatale wife, Meher Bhatia. Set in an upper class beach suburb of Mumbai, their dynamic is explored through their individual interactions with a detective, Bhaskar Seth. Sameer contacts Detective Bhaskar after seeing a man hiding behind the bushes outside of his home continuously over the past week. He believes that incident coincided with a dramatic change in his wife's behavior. As Detective Bhaskar investigates, he realizes there is more than meets the eye.

  • Madhur Verma
    Director
  • Madhur Verma
    Writer
  • Nihaar Kota
    Producer
  • Madhur Verma
    Producer
  • Aalekh Kapoor
    Key Cast
  • Tarun Khem
    Key Cast
  • Malti Chahar
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Film Noir
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 18, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony A7S II
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Madhur Verma

Madhur has a background in computer science engineering, as well as vast portfolio as a fashion photographer, before embarking on filmmaking. Soon after University, he established his own 3D Animation Studio in New Delhi, specializing in Architectural Visualization. He worked on numerous projects with many international clients. Adding to his vast repertoire of talents, Madhur has also worked as a freelance advertising copywriter. After moving to Mumbai, Madhur felt the need to harness his creative energy and became a Fashion Photographer, working with models form around the world. Madhur was working on various platforms, including web and celluloid. His first directorial film was a short, titled “The Secret Life of Objects”, in 2009. Madhur is passionate about world cinema and his interests include yoga, a good book, and warm cup of tea.

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