‘Aarsaa’ a short film on Cancer awareness released on OTT platform
Due to ongoing lockdown restrictions, there is a big demand for films on OTT platform. Among these films on variety of subjects, there are many short films too. Recently, one such film ‘Aarsa’ on social issue written by Ashish Ningurkar has been released on ‘Hungama Play’ OTT platform. This film presents the story of a girl, whose mother is suffering from Cancer. The girl promises her mother to look after her. While fulfilling her promise, her boyfriend deserts her.
Through this film there is a very good message delivered, comparing our life with a mirror. And questioning what if there were no mirrors in this world? ‘If our eyes were clean and clear, one would have peeped into them’ is the message the film offers. The film is directed by Ganesh Modak and edited by Harshad Vaiti. Cinematography is by Yogesh Andhare and this film stars Shweta Pagar, Chaitra Bhujbal, Sanket Kashyap, Geetanjali Kambli, Vaishnavi Velapure & Dr. Smita kasar.
‘Aarsaa’ wins Shirur Short Film Festival audience choice award
Written by Ashish Ningurkar and directed by Ganesh Modak Marathi short film ‘Aarsaa’ has won the audience choice Best film award at the Shirur Short Film festival recently. The festival was hosted by Krantiveer Pratishthan and Shirur Taluka Sanskrutik Mahotsav 2020 jointly. The screening of the participating films was done at the seminar hall of marvel Inn hotel , Shirur and received a good response.
The film stars Shweta Pagar in the lead role along with Chaitra Bhujbal, Sanket kashyap, Gitanjali Kambli and Dr. Smita Kasar. The film has already won awards and appreciation at different festivals in Mumbai, Pune and Indapur. ‘Aarsaa’ creates awareness about the cancer ailment and has shown how a cancer patient can be helped by common people. The film has also tried to remove some misunderstandings about this ailment.
There were instant reactions coming from the audience after the screening of this film, who not only appreciated the film but also took active part in question – answer session with the team of the film.