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The Blind Date

The Blind Date

While it's said that eyes are the windows to the soul, The Blind Date is a story of how blindness sometimes bares that soul. Raghav and Najma, lovers of diametrically opposite faith, have a relationship that speaks volumes of their love and connection with each other. They have seen, ironically, dreams of a future together. Lived experiences of enjoying sunsets at the beach, cherished good food and made promises, within the scope of their handicap.

A twist in the story compels Raghav to take a harsh decision, not because of lack of faith in Najma's intentions, but because he loves her enough. Love doesn't mean to possess, it needs to be set free.

A heartwarming story of love and sacrifice, through the eyes of blindness.

  • Mihirr Upadhyay
    Director
    Good Night Sleep Tight
  • Mihirr Upadhyay
    Writer
    Good Night Sleep Tight
  • Mihirr Upadhyay
    Producer
    Good Night Sleep Tight
  • Rahul Datta
    Producer
  • Chandan P Singh
    Key Cast
    "Raghav Shinde"
  • Zeba Sheriff
    Key Cast
    "Nazma Shaikh"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 51 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    10,100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 8th Edition of Indie Meme Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    March 17, 2022
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Venus Community Awards
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Winner - Short Film
  • Milan Gold Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Golden Wheat Awards
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Winner
  • El Grito de los sin Voz

    Spain
    Official Selection
  • One Earth Awards

    India
    Official Selection
  • Vesuvius International Film Festival

    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Monthly Indie Shorts

    Official Selection
  • 8 & Halfilm Film Festival

    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Reale Film Festival
    Milano
    Italy
    April 30, 2022
    Best Screenplay
  • Global Independent Film Festival of India
    Kolkata
    India
    November 25, 2022
    Best Director
  • Full Bloom Film Festival
    Statesville, North Carolina
    United States
    September 8, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Roshani International Film Festival
    Aurangabad, Maharashtra
    India
    July 24, 2022
    Best Drama Short Film
  • INDO FRENCH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Pondicherry
    India
    June 6, 2022
    Best Indian Short Film
  • INDO FRENCH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Pondicherry
    India
    June 6, 2022
    Best Indian Director
  • Augila Film Festival
    Cebu
    Philippines
    July 8, 2022
    Best Director
  • Augila Film Festival
    Cebu
    Philippines
    July 8, 2022
    Best Screenplay
  • Augila Film Festival
    Cebu
    Philippines
    July 8, 2022
    Best Film
  • Augila Film Festival
    Cebu
    Philippines
    July 8, 2022
    Best Cinematography
  • Augila Film Festival
    Cebu
    Philippines
    July 8, 2022
    Best Actor
  • Augila Film Festival
    Cebu
    Philippines
    July 8, 2022
    Best Actress
  • Black Swan Internaitonal Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    June 13, 2022
    Best Films on Disability Issue
  • Art Film Awards
    Macedonia
    Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
    May 31, 2022
    Best Original Screenplay
  • Global Independent Film Festival of India
    Kolakata
    India
    November 25, 2022
    Special Jury mention for Screenplay
  • Cardiff International Film Festival
    Cardiff
    United Kingdom
    October 28, 2022
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Golden Medias
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Pay Per View, Airline, Video / Disc, Free TV, Paid TV, Console / Handheld Device
Director Biography - Mihirr Upadhyay

Mihir has a very long relationship with film-making; starting out as a child artist.
Professionally starting out as a camera attendant at the age of 16 to producing international feature films with cast and crew from across the globe. He as a producer has facilitated many international projects that have both won the hearts of critics and performed at the box office.

“THE BLIND DATE” is his second action short film as a writer/ director. His previous short film "Good night. Sleep Tight" was also an internationally awarded film.

He is currently in process of developing two web shows (fiction) and a feature film as a writer-director.

FILMOGRAPHY
Good Night. Sleep Tight (2019)
Awards & Official Selections
Southern Shorts Awards - Georgia, USA
Award of Merit - Male Lead
Award of Merit - Female Lead
Award of Merit - Supporting Female
Award of Merit - Cinematography
Award of Merit - Editing
Award of Merit - Make-up FX

7th Bangalore Film Festival
Best Background Score
Official Selection
Indian World Film Festival, Hyderabad
Honourable Jury Mention
New Delhi Film Festival
Certificate of Merit
9th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival
Official Selection

Valley of Flowers (2007)
Feature Film by Pan Nalin
Position: Co-Executive Producer
Trivia: A love story spanning across two centuries. An Indo-French-German co-production.
Budget: $6.5 million
Trivia: Won the “GRAND PRIX” award for the best film at India International Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA. The film is slated to release in over 30 countries by the end of the current year.

Speaking Tree (2007)
Feature Length Documentary by Natasha De Betak
Position: Producer
Trivia: Shot in Kutch, Gujarat over span of five years.
Budget: $600,000

Kenzo – Armor (2005)
TV Commercial
Position: Producer, India.
Trivia: Paranoid film, Paris shoots their prestigious “Kenzo – Amour” launch commercial in India, France and Vietnam. Shooting in India involved creation of sets in film city, Mumbai. They also shot a photo shoot following the main commercial.
Budget: $1.5 million

Five Elements (2003)
Compilation of five Short Films.
Position: Writer, Director and Producer
Trivia: Each short film represents five different features of human life that keeps the life going on.

HSBC – CCF (2002)
TV Commercial
Position: Producer, India.
Trivia: Shot in Rajasthan and Mumbai. They also shot a photo shoot following the main commercial.
Budget: $800,000.

Samsara (2001)
Feature Film by Pan Nalin
Position: Production Trainee
Trivia: Won over 30 international awards and screened in over 60 film festivals across the globe. Film grossed over $23 million, theatrically worldwide.
Budget: $3 million

Ayurveda – Art of Being (2000)
Feature Length Documentary by Pan Nalin
Position: Researcher. Production Coordinator
Trivia: Road movie shot across entire India. Partly shot in Greece, Switzerland and USA.
Budget: $250,000.

Prayer (2000)
Short Film
Position: Writer, Director
Trivia: Redemption of an army man from the highlands of Himalayas by inscribing prayer on every stone possible.

Amazing World India (1999)
Documentary for Discovery Channel
Position: Production Coordinator

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