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SHORTS PACKAGE THREE-The Pawn of Marottichal, Me Raani, Silent Cycle, Pisho

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"Me, Raani" is a heartfelt tale of resilience and dreams set against the backdrop of societal expectations. Anju, a 29-year-old single mother, works tirelessly as a maid to provide for her 9-year-old daughter, Raani. Her dream is to see Raani escape the patriarchal society and achieve a life of independence and respect as an engineer. Raani, however, is carefree and naturally brilliant at solving problems, often playing marbles with her street friends, much to her mother's dismay. Anju becomes fixated on giving Raani a carrom board for her 10th birthday, a symbol of sophistication to her, but her financial state makes it an impossible wish. When Anju’s plea for a loan from the landlady is met with mockery of Raani’s habits and their social standing, she is left heartbroken. Raani, sensing her mother’s despair, uses her creativity and resourcefulness to craft a solution with her friends, surprising Anju. This gesture not only rekindles her mother’s hope but also reaffirms that being a “Queen” is not about wealth or titles but an attitude towards life. 

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    18.35 minutes
  • Language
    Marathi, Hindi
  • Country
    India, United Kingdom
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Shivani Mehra
  • Screenwriter
    Shivani Mehra
  • Producer
    Sachin Srivastava
  • Executive Producer
    Saaikat Baagban, Sohail Anjum
  • Cast
    Bhavika Parde, Priyanka Zemse
  • Cinematographer
    Tarun Achpal
  • Composer
    Firoze Patel, Kaizad Patel
  • Sound Design
    Ashutosh Balsekar
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