Baatein Short film by Adeeb Rais

by Suman Gupta

“Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.” – Margaret Wheatly

Baatein is set in Palghar, Maharashtra and follows a young documentary film maker, Jeet; as he sets off to visit, Mrs. Deshpande, a widowed science professor. At his arrival, he is introduced to her niece, Tulika.  As Jeet and Tulika form a friendship, they are joined by Mrs Deshpande, who is struggling to cope with life, as she griefs over the loss of her young son, Milind.

As the unlikely trio, continue to spend the day together, a friendship is formed. They begin to share a few personal stories and express some of their deepest fears, feelings and thoughts with each other. A few unexpected and uncomfortable conversations take place, that happens to change their outlook towards life, forever.

Cast: Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Adeeb Rais, Sankalp Joshi

Directed by: Adeeb Rais

Adeeb Rais’s short film – Baatein released on 29th Dec 2019 on YouTube.

You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr6hcfUy71g&feature=youtu.be