Shor Se Shuruaat(2016)
'Shor Se Shuruaat' is a 2016 Hindi anthology film. It consists of seven short films directed by debutant directors. The film was mentored by senior filmmakers. Sanjay Mishra appears in one of the segments. The central theme is noise, or 'Shor', explored through different stories. Each segment shows how sound affects people's lives in various ways. The film was an official selection at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. It received attention for its unique concept and fresh talent. The film was released in theatres on 16 December 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 16 December 2016
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A man living in a noisy city struggles to find peace. He tries everything to escape the constant sound. But he learns that silence is not the answer. He must find calm within himself instead.
“Listen to the noise of life.”
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Trivia
- The film was produced by the non-profit organization Indian Women Rising, which supports female filmmakers in India.
- It features mentorship from well-known directors like Anurag Kashyap and Nagesh Kukunoor, who guided the new directors.
- The movie was shot across multiple Indian cities, including Mumbai and Delhi, to capture diverse urban noise settings.
- It premiered at the Mumbai Film Festival in 2016 before its wider release, gaining attention for its unique anthology format.
- The soundtrack includes experimental sounds and ambient noise to reflect the theme, rather than traditional songs.
- Some scenes use real-life street recordings to enhance the authenticity of the 'noise' theme.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but was later made available on streaming platforms to reach a broader audience.