The Last Envelope: 13-Minute Short Film with 7.2 IMDb Rating, Wins International Awards
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News18•20-01-2026, 18:55
The Last Envelope: 13-Minute Short Film with 7.2 IMDb Rating, Wins International Awards
- •"The Last Envelope," a 13-minute short film released in 2022, has garnered a 7.2 IMDb rating and critical acclaim.
- •Directed by Lalit Kumar Jha, it stars Annu Kapoor, Sheeba Chaddha, and Tehraan Bakshi, with the entire story unfolding in a single Mumbai house.
- •The plot centers on an elderly couple, Satya and Shanti Sharma, who hire a young actor to portray their son Ronak after he fails to visit for his birthday, highlighting themes of loneliness.
- •The film draws inspiration from the Japanese concept of hiring 'rental family members' for companionship, resonating deeply with viewers about modern loneliness.
- •It has won 'Best Short Film' at the Golden Wheat International Film Festival (Turkey) and Jio Cinema Film Festival, plus 'Best Direction' at the Mabig Film Festival (Germany).
Why It Matters: "The Last Envelope" proves that powerful storytelling and emotional depth can achieve critical success without a large budget.
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