AAKAL

In the touching story "AAKAL," we follow the difficult journey of Ashok Jadhav and his wife as they come to the city looking for a better life but face many tough challenges. Their world falls apart one day in the Morning when they rush their sick four-month-old baby to the city hospital, and sadly, the baby passes away due to a breathing problem. The mother is deeply affected by this loss, and her pain is evident in her tears and shaky hands.

Their sorrow deepens when they realize they can't afford an ambulance to take their child's body back to their village. So, they have to carry their baby in a simple bag through the city streets. The mother's trauma is a significant part of the story, showing how difficult their situation is.

"AAKAL" has a strong message: it shows us the emotional pain that poor families like Ashok's experience, especially the mothers who carry the heaviest burden. It asks society to be more understanding and supportive and to work towards a world where no mother has to go through the heartbreak of carrying her child's lifeless body through a cold and uncaring city.

  • ANUP SUJATA Dhekane
    Director
  • ANUP Sujata Dhekane
    Writer
  • Amol Rameshwar Landge
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 18, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    750 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Marathi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - ANUP SUJATA Dhekane