If you have become numb to the relentless scrolling of Reels and the screaming of news anchors, find these nine films. Watch them in order. Do not skip. And by the time you reach the old man by the sea ( Shanta ), you will realize that Akhila Krishna has done something magical—she has reminded you that you can still feel.
Navarasa is a Sanskrit term that refers to the nine emotions or sentiments that are at the core of human experience. In Indian aesthetics, the Navarasas are considered to be the foundation of all artistic expression, including film, music, and dance. Akhila Krishna's Hindi Navarasa short films are a bold experiment in storytelling, where she explores each of the nine emotions through a series of nine short films. Akhila Krishna 2024 Hindi Navarasa Short Films ...
"Navarasa" Akhila Krishna Uncut (2024) , Ex Lover Part 2 (2025) If you have become numb to the relentless
If there is a critique to be made, it lies in the inherent difficulty of the anthology format. With a runtime typical of a feature or extended short, some "Rasas" inevitably get more screen time than others. And by the time you reach the old
One YouTube comment summarized the feeling: “I watched ‘Laapata’ on my phone during a metro ride. By the end, I had missed my stop. I didn’t care. I had just learned what courage looks like without a hero.”