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Kaalchakra (The Circle of Time)

Having consumed his entire adult life in trying to unravel the mysteries of time-travel, an ailing Professor Bakshi, aided by his foster daughter Veena, makes a desperate final attempt to prove his theories by organizing a party for time travellers... to be held in the past.

Kaalchakra takes it's inspiration from a real-life experiment conducted by Professor Stephen Hawking in 2009 when he hosted a party for time-travelers.

Made on a budget of less than USD 100, Kaalchakra was shot entirely on an iPhone 6 without the use of any professional gear by a small crew of 5.

Rohit Pareek, a 24 year old actor played the role of the aged Professor Bakshi in the film. His makeup was done by his co-actor Deeya Dey who essays the character of Veena in the film.

Kshitij Sharma, who is the writer and director of the film, won The Best Actor award at The Bollywood International Film Festival for his portrayal of TA229 in the film.

The film has won 7 International Awards till date including 2 Best Film Awards, One Best Director Award, One Best Actor Award and a Best Screenplay Award at various Film Festivals worldwide.

  • Kshitij Sharma
    Director
  • Kshitij Sharma
    Writer
  • Deeya Dey
    Writer
  • Cineddiction Films
    Producer
  • Kshitij Sharma
    Producer
  • Rohit Pareek
    Key Cast
  • Deeya Dey
    Key Cast
  • Kshitij Sharma
    Key Cast
  • Falguni Sharma
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Kaalchakra
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    38 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 13, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:40:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Noida International Film Festival
    Greater Noida, India
    February 7, 2016
    Best Screenplay
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival
    Barcelona, Spain
    February 16, 2016
    Best Short Film
  • International Independent Film Awards
    California
    Silver Award
  • Bollywood International Film Festival
    Columbia, South Carolina
    April 3, 2016
    United States Premiere
    Best Film, Best Actor
  • Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival
    New Delhi
    India
    April 30, 2016
    Special Jury Award
  • Bangalore Shorts International Film Festival

    Best Director
Director Biography - Kshitij Sharma

Kshitij Sharma is an independent filmmaker and a professionally trained actor in the Sanford Meisner technique from The Barry John Studio. He is also a voice artist with over 15 years of experience in Radio and stage anchoring. Having worked as an actor, writer and editor in various short film productions, Kshitij is making his debut as a director with 'Kaalchakra'

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