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On the night of Rakshabandhan, a festival celebrating the brother-sister bond, a debt-ridden Lakshminarayan from a small town in India secretly returns home to reunite with his sister and family, while the threat of moneylenders looms large over this reunion.

  • Rohit Patidar
    Director
  • Rohit Patidar
    Writer
  • Pranay Singh Solanki
    Producer
  • Jaihind Kumar
    Key Cast
    "Lakshminrayan"
  • Jaya Seal Ghosh
    Key Cast
    "Jaya"
  • Abhijeet Majumder
    Key Cast
    "Lalit"
  • Sujata Ghosh
    Key Cast
    "Janaki"
  • Sreeja Bose
    Key Cast
    "Shivani"
  • Om Prakash Ladha
    Key Cast
    "Babuji"
  • Sanket Kumar Nikam
    Key Cast
    "Ravi"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Ek Din Ka Mehman
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Slice of Life, family, Debt
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 27, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute
Director Biography - Rohit Patidar

Rohit Patidar hails from a small town Ratlam in India, currently studying Film Direction at Satyajit Ray Film and TV Institute in Kolkata. His films, Paapi and Diary of Hitler Kumar, have screened at festivals like Kolkata International Film Festival. Cooking is his parallel passion, he likes exploring themes such as family, loneliness, food, and economic uncertainty. Rohit aims to create emotive films sparking meaningful conversations, discovering his unique voice while learning and growing as a filmmaker.

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Director Statement

My film is inspired by a personal experience that happened during the festival of Raksha Bandhan. My uncle, who was in hiding due to debt, came home secretly. This event raised many questions in my mind: Why did he take the risk? What were my family members feeling while waiting for him?

As I explored these questions, I discovered universal themes that connected with many people: the pain of leaving home, the struggle with debt, and the importance of family.

I wanted to make a film that would emotionally resonate with audiences. To keep the story authentic, I didn't share its personal roots with my team. This allowed us to work critically and objectively.

My approach was to present the story simply and honestly, without interfering too much. I wanted the characters to feel real and relatable.

The film raises complex moral questions, and I leave it to the audience to decide what's right and wrong. I hope this film sparks conversations about the human experience and the complexities of life.