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Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap back Shashwat Dwivedi short film
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Stories of big directors backing debutants often swing between hero worship and cynicism. Here, Kashyap and Ali provided genuine mentorship without overriding Dwivedi's vision, a rare balance. Some may call it a publicity stunt, but the film released quietly on a small channel. The real test will be its organic viewership, not the endorsements.
Source: timesnownews.com
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