# Bobby Beauty Parlour: a short film about friendship and aspirations

2026-08-08T14:02:11+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Bobby Beauty Parlour, a 20-minute Hindi short film presented by Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap, has been released on YouTube. Directed by Shashwat Dwivedi and starring Adrija Sinha and Parul Rana, it follows two teenage friends, Eelu and Manu, on their last day together in a Noida beauty parlour before one leaves for college. Hindustan Times calls it a bittersweet ode to small-town aspirations and friendship, praising its natural dialogue and grounded performances. Dwivedi, a former assistant to Kashyap, co-wrote the script with producer-cinematographer Janhavi Ashthana, drawing from his own upbringing and observations of male behaviour. Both actors helped shape their characters. The review notes the film avoids melodrama, focusing instead on quiet, relatable moments of loss and uncertainty.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/bobby-beauty-parlour-review-a-warm-hug-and-punch-to-the-gut-at-the-same-time-shashwat-dwivedi-anurag-kashyap-imtiaz-ali-101786191282480.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/interview-bobby-beauty-parlour-director-shashwat-dwivedi-on-imtiaz-ali-and-anurag-kashyap-presenting-his-short-film-101786341319019.html>

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