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SOUL TRIP

"Soul Trip" is a heartfelt exploration of the inner journey one takes to find harmony in a world that often seems chaotic. It follows a career-driven woman's solo retreat in the serene mountains of Uttarakhand,India. Amidst vibrant cultural celebrations and eye-opening revelations, this narrative explores the beauty of stepping away from the endless demands of technology driven modern life to balance with timeless simplicity.
The film artfully captures the unique connection between a woman and a stranger, challenging the notion that endless connectivity brings true happiness. Through this captivating adventure, the mountains become a profound backdrop for self-discovery, highlighting themes of reconnecting with our roots and the delicate balance in embracing both worlds.

  • Divyanshu Dobriyal
    Director
  • Divyanshu Dobriyal
    Writer
  • Nitish Kothiyal
    Producer
  • Birendra Prasad Dobriyal
    Producer
  • Rashmi Rajput
    Key Cast
    "Kavya"
  • Jai Talwar
    Key Cast
    "Jai"
  • Sandeep Kumar
    Key Cast
    "Satbir"
  • Priyanka Dobriyal
    Executive Producer
  • Himanshu James
    Creative Producer
  • Hanif Shaikh
    Music Director
  • Vineet Chauhan
    Costume Designer
  • Apoorva Dhyani
    Dialogue Writers
  • Divyanshu Dobriyal
    Dialogue Writers
  • Anish Gaunker
    Director of Photography
  • Arnav Bahuguna
    Second Camera & Drone Pilot
  • Ayush Kala
    Visual Effects
  • Yash Tendulkar
    Colorist
  • Vipin Yadav
    Editor
  • Divyanshu Dobriyal
    Editor
  • Jaiveer Rawat
    Lyricist & Singer
  • Prince Prabjyot
    Sound Engineer
  • Aman Sharma
    Line Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    22,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Indian Film Festival of Houston
    Houston Texas
    United States
    February 28, 2026
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Divyanshu Dobriyal

DIVYANSHU DOBRIYAL

(Based in Mumbai | Originally from Dehradun, India)

Raised in Uttarakhand and academically trained in Journalism & Mass Communication and Sociology, Divyanshu Dobriyal brings a research-driven and human-centric perspective to his filmmaking. With over 10 years of professional experience, he has worked on 100+ national and international projects spanning television commercials, advertising films, branded content, episodic television, and long-format web series, developing a strong command over narrative structure, visual language, and production scale.
His storytelling favors minimal dialogue, observational realism, and quiet emotional depth, engaging with nature, lived reality, human emotion, society, and tradition, while exploring themes of belonging, displacement, and dignity.
Alongside independent cinema, Divyanshu has also directed government and institutional projects for public bodies, applying narrative sensitivity to policy communication, cultural initiatives, and purpose-driven storytelling.
Selected Indie Films:
Soul Trip (2025) — Fiction Short | Writer, Director & Editor
In Search of Gaura: A Soul of Sustainability (2023) — Documentary Short I Writer, Director
Van Gujjar — Documentary Project | Writer, Director & Editor

He is currently developing a feature-length drama.

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