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Happy Birthday Zeenu

Hoping to win over Zeenat, the new girl in office, Arif breaks into her apartment to set up a surprise birthday party for her, with begrudging help from his best friend Bhushan. The surprise turns into a shock when Zeenat arrives with a stranger who is not pleased to see the two young men.

  • Deepti Sharma
    Director
  • Deepti Sharma
    Writer
    Gharwali Feeling, Epicpedia
  • Deepti Sharma
    Producer
  • Ananyabrata Chakraborty
    Key Cast
    "Arif"
  • Paritosh
    Key Cast
    "Bhushan"
  • Anushree
    Key Cast
    "Zeenat"
  • Ashok Lokhande
    Key Cast
    "Stranger"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 30, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,680 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma has been a translator, a journalist and a film enthusiast before making the switch to screenplay writing. This is her second film as a writer and first as a director.

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Director Statement

I wrote this story as a scene study and an exploration in the nature of conflict. One wrong assumption throws four lives in turmoil, and a happy occasion takes a tragic turn. I hope you enjoy this film.