Nimbu Mirchiii
Once upon a time, on a summer morning, two contrasting individuals started their day. The first
person was an IT engineer, proud of his intelligence and rational thinking, who believed superstitions
had no place in his world. As he strolled towards his cab, he noticed a nimbu-mirchi hanger,
traditionally used to ward off the evil eye. Without a second thought, he swiftly changed his path to
avoid it, dismissing it as mere superstition.
On the same morning, a crazy homeless man embarked on his day's journey. Amidst the chaos of the
railway tracks, he stumbled upon a discarded water bottle. Hungry and resourceful, he approached a
nearby shopkeeper, pleading for sugar. Reluctantly, the shopkeeper handed him some sugar, which
the homeless man added to the bottle along with water. To his surprise, he also plucked a lemon
hanging from a nearby nimbu-mirchi hanger, using it to concoct a refreshing lemonade.
This tale beautifully illustrates how the IT engineer's rigid beliefs confined him, while the homeless
man's open-mindedness and creativity led him to discover unexpected joys. It serves as a poignant
reminder of how sometimes, the most unconventional paths can lead to the most fulfilling
destinations.
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Atul Subhashrao KambleDirector
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Atul Subhashrao KambleWriterMaitarr, Hari Patti, The Scooter, The Hostage
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Shruti Mukund MorjhariaProducer
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Twisted Minds ProductionsProducer
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Prakash ChavanKey Cast"Beggar"
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Utkarsh AdeKey Cast"Engineer"
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Laxman ChaudhariKey Cast"Rickshaw Driver"
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Amol Subhashrao KambleKey Cast"Shopkeeper"
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Sanika Gangaram PayalKey Cast"Engineer's Wife"
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Rhea Amol KambleKey Cast"Kid at the traffic signal"
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Atul KondhareKey Cast"Stall Owner"
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Abhishek RoyCinematographer
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Sagar VanjariEditorRedu
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Dhananjay BhosleAssistant Director
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Jayati ChandraAssistant Cameraman
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Vishal KhedkarSound Recordist
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:5 minutes
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Completion Date:April 23, 2024
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Production Budget:1,800 USD
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Country of Origin:India
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Country of Filming:India
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Language:Hindi
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Rohip International Film FestivalKallal, Tamilnadu
India
April 27, 2024
WINNER - Best Debut Short Film -
Pune Short Film FestivalPune
India
June 8, 2024
WINNER - Debut Director -
Pune Short Film FestivalPune
India
June 8, 2024
WINNER - Best Female Producer -
Kodaikanal International Film FestivalKodaikanal
India
June 3, 2024
Official Selection - BEST DEBUT SHORT FILM -
Kodaikanal International Film FestivalKodaikanal
India
June 3, 2024
WINNER - BEST SOCIAL AWARENESS SHORT FILM -
Kodaikanal International Film FestivalKodaikanal
India
June 3, 2024
WINNER - BEST DEBUT DIRECTOR -
The Women's Bioscope Film FestivalDelhi
India
Finalist - Best Debut Filmmaker -
Chalchitram National Film FestivalAssam
India
Official Selection - Best Debut Film -
11th Pink City International Short Film FestivalJaipur
India
WINNER - First Time Director -
Alibag Short Film FestivalAlibag
India
October 6, 2024
WINNER - Best Narrative Director -
The Buddha International Film FestivalPune
India
Special Jury Award - Best Debut Director
Having worked in the IT field, his passion for films burned brightly within him. However, the demands of his job consumed most of his time, leaving little room to nurture his long-held dream of screenwriting. It wasn't until the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown, with work pressures temporarily eased, that he seized the opportunity to finally breathe life into his creative aspirations.
During this period, he poured his heart and soul into crafting his maiden screenplay, a tale titled "Scooter." To his delight, the story and screenplay garnered praise from a National award-winning production house and renowned directors, validating his talent and fueling his determination.
Despite his continued dedication to the IT industry until 2023, the call of storytelling grew too compelling to resist. In January 2024, he made the courageous decision to bid farewell to his corporate career and wholeheartedly pursue his passion for weaving narratives.
In a whirlwind of creativity, within a mere three months of stepping away from his job, he accomplished remarkable feats. He penned three compelling short film scripts, a captivating web series script, and even took the reins as a director to bring one of his short films to life.
His journey from the confines of the corporate world to the boundless realms of storytelling stands as a testament to the transformative power of following one's dreams, embracing creativity, and daring to carve a path guided by passion and purpose.
I'm constantly learning, observing & leading..
My objective is to captivate and delight audiences, offering them a temporary respite from reality by immersing them in the rich tapestry of characters and narratives that I have crafted. Through my storytelling, I aim to transport viewers to new and captivating worlds, sparking their imagination and evoking a range of emotions that resonate long after the story ends.