Bobby Beauty Parlour

On the hottest day of the year, Eelu drops by to see her best friend Manu, who works at the local beauty salon. When the owner of the salon suffers a heatstroke, the girls find themselves alone and unable to get out due to the severe heat. Trapped together in the claustrophobic confines of the salon, the girls get comfortable in their mumblecore haven. They chat, laugh, and dance, but their carefree revelry is punctured by the sudden arrival of a man, asking for Eelu. The girls' friendship is tested as they navigate the horror of men, the complications of growing up, and personal loss. Within the four walls of Bobby Beauty Parlour, Eelu and Manu must come to terms with their own ambitions and desires, and find closure as one of them leaves this city for bigger ambitions and the other can’t bear it.

  • Shashwat Dwivedi
    Director
    Paudha
  • Shashwat Dwivedi
    Writer
    Paudha
  • Anurag Kashyap
    Producer
    Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly, Black Friday, Kennedy
  • Ranjan Singh
    Producer
    Psycho Raman, Ugly, Kennedy
  • Janhavi Asthana
    Producer
  • Adrija Sinha
    Key Cast
    "Eelu"
    Kill, Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai
  • Parul Rana
    Key Cast
    "Manu"
  • Saksham Raj
    Key Cast
    "Arun"
  • Preeti Kochhar
    Key Cast
    "Bobby Aunty"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Coming of age, Comedy, Childhood
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 28, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi, Panjabi
  • Shooting Format:
    ArriRaw
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66 : 1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    June 30, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • International Film Festival of Kerela

    India
    July 28, 2024
    Indian Premiere
    Official Selection (In competition)
  • Dharamshala International Film Festival
  • International Film Festival of south Asia
  • River to River Indian Film Festival
  • YOUKI Youth Media Festival

    Austria
Director Biography - Shashwat Dwivedi

Shashwat Dwivedi is a screenwriter, lyricist, and filmmaker, a graduate of Asian Academy of Film & Television, with a specialization in Direction and Screenwriting. With a robust background in the Indian advertisement and music video industry, Dwivedi's cinematic prowess shines through in his film, "Paudha," which earned the esteemed honor of being the official selection at the prestigious Jagran Film Festival.

Over the last two years, Shashwat Dwivedi has collaborated closely with the renowned Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, serving as a Director's Assistant and Script Supervisor. His dedication to the craft is evident in the narratives he weaves, which delve into the intricate conflicts between traditional and modern values inherent in Indian culture.

Dwivedi's storytelling is characterized by a profound passion and a distinctive voice, reflecting a vision dedicated to the creation of films that transcend mere entertainment, offering audiences a thought-provoking cinematic experience. With a commitment to exploring the rich tapestry of Indian culture, Shashwat Dwivedi emerges as a promising filmmaker poised to make a significant impact on the global stage.

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Director Statement

Bobby Beauty Parlour is a reflection of the confused teenage years of my life. Like my characters, I was also hopeful, excited but also clueless. I made this film to capture the anxiety of growing up and the cost one pays for it.

The film is my attempt to turn the lens to something more delicate, something no one else is looking at - Childhood. The intention to behind the film was to tell a story that may otherwise remain unsaid if not made today and the way we made it. My team has been a rock solid support and we have all added elements from our childhood and inputs about the days that have gone by. Bobby Beauty Parlour is a letter to my younger self who, much like my present self, had no idea how his life will turn out to be.