# Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap back Shashwat Dwivedi short film 2026-08-13T04:45:09+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap have thrown their weight behind Shashwat Dwivedi's short film Bobby Beauty Parlour, which released on August 6 on the Oh Short Flips YouTube channel. Dwivedi told Zoom that their support feels surreal and has boosted his confidence. The film follows childhood friends Eelu and Manu spending their final afternoon together at a neighbourhood beauty parlour. Dwivedi said he grew up on Ali's films and considers Kashyap a mentor. Kashyap offered feedback but did not impose his vision, while Ali expressed appreciation without giving specific notes. The short explores the anxiety of growing up as friends inevitably drift apart. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: Anurag Kashyap, Bobby Beauty Parlour, Imtiaz Ali, OTT, Shashwat Dwivedi, short film Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/imtiaz-ali-anurag-kashyap-back-shashwat-dwivedi-short-film/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/imtiaz-ali-anurag-kashyap-back-shashwat-dwivedi-short-film/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.