Experiencing Interruptions?

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.

  • Umar Raza Khan
    Director
  • Umar Raza Khan
    Writer
  • Umar Raza Khan
    Producer
  • Tarun Chauhan, Naresh Kumar, Deepak Sharma
    Key Cast
  • Sajal K Soni
    DOP
  • Abhinav Sharma
    Sound/Music
  • Sajal K Soni
    Editor
  • Roshni Rastogi
    Art
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Romance, Suspence, LGBTQA
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • European Cinematography Award 2017

    Winner- Best First Time Director in European Cinematography Award 2017
Director Biography - Umar Raza Khan

'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

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Director Statement

MENTHOL is my 1st attempt as a Director.