Payel Rakshit

Have You

Lipi fell for Koni the day she saw her for the first time, trying to get a perfect picture of an idol in the workshop where Lipi worked. It was beautiful, unadulterated. Discover a 'forbidden', but not so forbidden love in the beautiful lanes and by-lanes of Kumartuli in Kolkata. Let us also ask each other as we sing, "Have You?"

The Goldfish Who Swam Out of the Fish

A loner in a city must make a choice to avoid trouble.

Miss Man

A man's discovery of his own sexuality against all odds and finding himself in the process.

The Demon

A detective must find the truth before it's too late

Mangsho

Rizwan, a migrant worker has walked back all the way to his hometown from Delhi due to the nationwide lockdown as the corona virus hit India. Out of job and belonging from the religious minority, he feels cornered. His wife Fatima works as a domestic help to bring food to the plate. Due to strict measures from the police, Rizwan hides his religious identity and takes shelter for the day at Sahadev's place, an upcoming Islamophobic politician. But things soon take a dark turn. This film has been shot entirely from our respective homes without stepping out.

The Scapegoat

A short film by Tathagata Ghosh that tells a firebrand woman’s remarkable journey in a rural Bengal village engulfed in dirty politics.

Ahana

Ahana is a powerful story of a young author who challenges patriarchal norms and breaks free from societal expectations. As the film boldly addresses male infertility, Ahana's journey becomes one of self-discovery, courage, and reclaiming her identity.