Konkona Sen Sharma Starrer Blind Spot (Chashma) Makes Waves at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024
Mumbai, 23rd October 2024: In a landmark feat, Gubbara Entertainment’s much anticipated short film, Blind Spot (Chashma), stole the spotlight at the prestigious MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 with the special premiere under the Focus South Asia section on October 22nd, 2024. Directed by Nitin Baid (Editor, Gully Boy and Masaan) and written by Varun Grover, the short film stars the versatile Konkona Sen Sharma and Ayan Khan as Supriyo in the lead. The talented cast also features Kabeer Shah, Shafeen Patel, Shishir Sharma, and Vijay Shrivastava. The premiere was attended by Nitin Baid and the team of Blind Spot (Chashma).
The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 features over 110 films across various genres and languages. With limited screenings at Regal Cinema in Colaba and PVR in Juhu, the festival continues its tradition of spotlighting independent filmmakers from South Asia. The Focus South Asia section, played in package 2, showcases 11 films, with Blind Spot (Chashma) among the standout entries from India.
Ahead of its premiere at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024, Gubbara Entertainment unveiled the trailer for Blind Spot (Chashma) across all prominent platforms, generating anticipation for the film’s debut. The film features a gripping narrative brought to life by a stellar cast, with the screenplay masterfully blending universal themes like personal growth, self-acceptance, and freedom with emotional depth, promising an engaging cinematic experience.
Expressing his excitement about the film’s debut at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024, director Nitin Baid said, “Directing Blind Spot (Chashma) has been a fulfilling journey for me, and seeing it garner so much love and acclaim at MAMI feels surreal, to say the least. It’s a film that resonates with the complexity of growing up, navigating our perceptions, and questioning the truths we often take for granted. To finally share this story with audiences at MAMI is a special moment for all of us. It’s a festival that celebrates unique voices of cinema. Konkona and Ayan and our entire cast members’ powerful performances truly reflect the film’s core message that there’s always more than what we perceive. I hope the audiences see a part of their own lives reflected in this story.”
Dimpy Agrawal, Founder & Producer, Gubbara Entertainment, remarked, “At Gubbara, we believe in telling stories that challenge perspectives, and Blind Spot (Chashma) does just that. The film’s premiere at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is a proud moment for all of us. Nitin’s debut as a director, complemented by Varun’s exceptional writing, brought something truly unique to the screen. It is further strengthened by the incredible performances of Konkona and Ayan, inviting the audience to question the surface of what they see and dig deeper into the characters’ truths. It’s been a rewarding journey, and we’re excited to see how the viewers receive the film’s message.”
Blind Spot (Chashma) is a compelling short film that offers a fresh perspective with a young boy’s journey of self-realisation and the obstacles he faces.
