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Bobby Beauty Parlour review: A tender short film about friendship
Bobby Beauty Parlour, a short film presented by Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap, tells the story of two teenage friends in Noida on the eve of one leaving for college. Directed by…
The Story in Brief
Bobby Beauty Parlour, a short film presented by Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap, tells the story of two teenage friends in Noida on the eve of one leaving for college. Directed by Shashwat Dwivedi, the 20-minute film follows Eelu (Adrija Sinha) as she grapples with her friend Manu's (Parul Rana) departure. The Hindustan Times review calls it a 'bittersweet ode to small-town aspirations and friendships' that captures real emotions and natural dialogue. Janhavi Asthana handled production, cinematography, writing, and makeup. The film is streaming on YouTube.
The Indian Opinion
The review leans on nostalgia as a guaranteed emotional lever, but that is too easy. Not every parting is a tragedy, and not every old friend is a lost soul. The real test is whether this short can make viewers who have never felt stuck in a small town care as much as those who have. The critic's own admission of bias undermines the claim of universality. Watch it and see if the film earns its tears without relying on your personal memories.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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