March 4, 2026
Dal-Roti
By Shreya Kalra, Sujoy Mallick, Arav Mallick and Vardan Pandit
Dal Roti is a powerful short film about a mother's quiet suffering in an Indian household and her daughter's courageous stand against her father and grandmother. It is a story of empowerment, awakening, and the transformative power of love and resistance within the home.
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About the filmmakers
Shreya Kalra is a filmmaker driven by empathy and emotion. She creates stories that go beyond entertainment, reflecting truth, resilience, and compassion. For her, filmmaking is a purpose , a way to connect hearts, inspire change, and leave a lasting impact through visual storytelling.
Sujoy is a cinematographer with a passion for capturing emotion through light, color, and movement. He is dedicated to turning stories into visual art and bringing creative visions to life, one frame at a time.
Vardan Pandit is a cinematographer and filmmaker with a passion for visual storytelling. He focuses on creating images that connect with people and support the story. He enjoys both the creative and technical sides of filmmaking.
Arav is a visual storyteller who turns light, shadow, into pure cinematic poetry. He loves to blend creativity with technical mastery to bring every story to life. And he loves to meet new people.
