BiR(Debut Feature Film)

​Logline:

A duel of ideologies between two army men, a captive Indian and his Pakistani captor, results in a war crime.

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Synopsis: 

An Indian army officer, Captain Ajit Singh Rana, leaves his newlywed bride to report to an undisclosed field location in Kashmir. Before departing, his wife requests him to bring back colourful glass bangles upon his return. Kashmir is a beautiful, burning paradise! During an ambush, he falls captive to infiltrators. In captivity, a duel of ideologies descends him into the web of darkness and delusion! Dazed and trapped between memory and hope, he stumbles upon his wife’s mirage, which strengthens his faith in himself. Driven by an innate longing to fulfil his wife's desire, he plans an escape.

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Directors Statement:

"Bir" the film is dedicated to all defence personnel around the world who valiantly faced war-crimes.

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Film Festival:​​

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​​International Film Festival of Shimla 2024, India- AWARD FESTIVAL MENTION FEATURE FILM

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Cervara, Soulplace Film Festival 2024, Italy- AWARD BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR

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Cinejoy Film Festival 2026 (Festival of Fests), USA- OFFICIAL SELECTION

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Cinejoy Film Festival 2025 (Thriller Fest), USA- OFFICIAL SELECTION

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Santa Fe Film Festival 2025, USA- OFFICIAL SELECTION

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Festival de Largos y Cortos de Santiago 2025, Chile- OFFICIAL SELECTION

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New Jersey Indian and International Film Festival 2024, USA- OFFICIAL SELECTION

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Portoviejo Film Festival 2024, Ecuador- OFFICIAL SELECTION

 

San Jose International Film Awards 2023, Costa Rica- OFFICIAL SELECTION

 

Anti War International Independent Film Festival 2023, Estonia- OFFICIAL SELECTION

 

Serbest International Film Festival 2023, Moldova- OFFICIAL SEMI FINALIST