April 13, 2025 at 10:30:00 PM
AFS Cinema
Virtual May 2 - 4, 2025
International Premiere
Chashma
India | Short
2024 | 20 mins | Hindi
Followed by the film Boong.
An 11-year-old boy with poor vision must confront more than his physical limitations when a school conflict forces him to make a difficult decision. Set against the backdrop of 1992 amidst India's rising sociopolitical tensions, Supriyo's journey boldly explores the emotional and societal blind spots around him.
About the Artist
Nitin Baid is an acclaimed Indian film editor known for his nuanced storytelling and impactful contributions to Bollywood. He gained recognition with Masaan (2015) and went on to edit films like Raazi (2018), Gully Boy (2019), and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). His ability to craft seamless narratives has earned him multiple accolades, including Filmfare Awards. Recently, he ventured into directing with the short film Chashma: Blind Spot, showcasing his versatility in filmmaking.
Trailer
Credits
Director:
Nitin Baid
Writer:
Nitin Baid
Varun Grover
Producer(s):
Dimpy Agrawal
Meena Agrawal
Film Editor:
Nitin Baid
Vaishnavi Bhate
Konkona Sen Sharma
Ayan Khan
Kabeer Shah
Shafeen Patel
Shishir Sharma
Vijay Shrivastava
Thank you to our community partners for this screening!
This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
