Private Project

Mumbai Out of My Window

A young man, stuck in a high-rise building in Mumbai during the COVID lockdown, observes the changed city through his window. He contemplates how closely the city mirrors his own existence. The film captures all the transformations the man, as well as the city go through, highlighting how they become companions to each other during these challenging time

  • Anany Khare
    Director
  • Anany Khare
    Writer
  • Anany Khare
    Director of Photography
  • Nischhal Sharmaa
    Producer
  • Anany Khare
    Producer
  • Anany Khare
    Editor
  • Raghav Ramesh
    Sound Design
  • Hari Prasad M.A
    Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 21, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    240 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Anany Khare

Growing up with film DVDs and torrents, Anany’s love for cinema dates way back to his early childhood where he found himself immersed in the magic of cinema that sparked his passion for creating unique, thought provoking stories. Post his BA, Anany worked as a line producer in Jugaad Motion Pictures which he believes played a huge role in teaching him more about filmmaking as well as reinforcing his love for the art of storytelling. Anany was the cinematographer and producer of Rimi - CineLok’s first production.

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Director Statement

The film is an ode to the city of Mumbai. It is a very personal film for me, I shot it while I was stuck in Mumbai during covid lockdown of 2022. The film encapsulate everything that I observed and the changes I felt within myself and the city during those testing times. The film reflects upon the spirit of Mumbai and the core nature of one's personality.