MENTHOL
A closeted gay couple, conceal their relationship from their families. They rent a secret apartment for clandestine meetings. On their anniversary, they plan a romantic evening. But as they celebrate, incessant phone calls from their families heighten tension. The couple's stolen glances and hushed whispers mask a darker truth. Each ringtone threatens exposure, and their sanctuary becomes a trap. As night falls, the shadows closing in. They must confront the consequences of their hidden love. Will their relationship survive the suffocating silence, or will the truth destroy them? Suspense builds in this gripping thriller.
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Umar Raza KhanDirector
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Umar Raza KhanWriter
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Umar Raza KhanProducer
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Tarun Chauhan, Naresh Kumar, Deepak SharmaKey Cast
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Sajal K SoniDOP
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Abhinav SharmaSound/Music
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Sajal K SoniEditor
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Roshni RastogiArt
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Thriller, Romance, Suspence, LGBTQA
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Runtime:14 minutes 28 seconds
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Completion Date:April 1, 2016
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Production Budget:5,000 USD
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Country of Origin:India
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Country of Filming:India
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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European Cinematography Award 2017
Winner- Best First Time Director in European Cinematography Award 2017
'Sri Ram Centre for Performing Art' 2006 batch passout in Acting and working in Indian film/TV industry as a writer/actor in Mumbai (INDIA). Born and brought up in New Delhi. Completed Graduation and Masters in Political Science (Jamia Millia Islamia, 2007,2015). First attempt as a Director
MENTHOL is my 1st attempt as a Director.