5 must-watch short films on Jio Cinema on Feel Good Friday

Author: Akshat Sundrani
Updated: Thursday, October 5, 2023 03:43 PM (IST)
Source: JND

Movie lovers look forward to taking a break from their busy lives and immersing themselves in entertainment. “Feel Good Friday” is here to support you. Whether you’re looking for the suspense of a neo-noir mystery, the heartwarming embrace of a family drama, or the intellectual stimulation of a thought-provoking silent film, Geo Cinema offers a diverse selection. Take a look at the must-watch short films on JioCinema.

kitchen mouse

Featuring Mantra Mugud and Aishwarya Desai, Rat in the Kitchen is a gripping thriller that challenges the mind. The plot centers around a man who is going through a difficult divorce and finds his kitchen repeatedly vandalized when he returns home. To solve what he believes to be a pest problem, he installs surveillance cameras and makes some surprising revelations.

daughter

The emotional family drama stars the legendary Naseeruddin Shah, Ira Dubey, Jitendra Shastri (in one of his last screen appearances) and Chitrangada. The story revolves around an Indian town under curfew and a young woman grappling with her father’s final demands. This moving drama explores deep themes of death and closure in the modern socio-political environment.

Bebaak

“Bebaak,” which first premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2019, received critical acclaim and was inspired by the true story of Fatin, a young woman from an economically disadvantaged background. She faces gender bias and reprimands from religious leaders during her scholarship interview. The film features a talented cast including Sana Parsan, Sheeba Chaddha, Sara Hashmi, Vipin Sharma, and also features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is being acclaimed in an important role.

Muraku (idiot)

“Murakh (The Idiot)” stars Alfie Lamba, Virendra Saxena, Varun Patel, Riya Singh, Kartik Krishnan, Dharmendra Tripathi and Aradhya Tine, an uneducated man from rural India. Unfolds the story of Abdul, a Muslim. Unable to obtain a visa, he believes his only option is to hijack a domestic flight and change his destination to Australia. This fascinating film explores a complex theme with an extraordinary ensemble cast.

Spice

In the fascinating film Guspice, we witness the perilous expedition undertaken by photojournalist Manav and his rescued companions. They cross the border and encounter constant danger from bloodthirsty Mujahideen bandits. The film delves into the illegal trade, smuggling and human trafficking of cattle. The character of Manav is portrayed by the highly skilled Amit Sadh and the film is a tribute to Danish Siddiqui, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who tragically lost his life while on a mission in Afghanistan. .