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Bobby Beauty Parlour: a short film about friendship and aspirations
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The glowing review of Bobby Beauty Parlour feels overwrought, calling it a rarity in short cinema. But many short films have offered raw, tight storytelling for years without wider notice. The praise for Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap presenting it also risks overshadowing the independent spirit a film festival circuit normally celebrates. The real test is whether the film earns its metaphors without leaning on famous co-signs. Will it sustain beyond its 20-minute runtime and this single review? That remains an open question.
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