Directed by Lakshmi Iyer, ‘First Second Chance’ is a 24-minute short film that was released on June 5 on Hotstar. It stars Renuka Shahane, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Nikhil Sangha, Ananth Mahadevan and Sahil Uppal. Recently Lakshmi Iyer and Renuka Shahane won award for this - in the category of best director and best actress. Was delighted to see Ananth Mahadevan after a long time.
Ajit, unceremoniously and without her knowledge or consent, admits his mother, at an old-age home.Renuka Shahan (Vaidehi) Battling cancer, she is shattered but does not lose the will to live. As her condition improves, she becomes friends with Raman Krishnan, played by Ananth Mahadevan. Raman helped Vaidehi get better without expecting anything in return. The meeting leads up to the flashbacks of Vaidehi and Raman’s younger days, their friendship, and what turns their lives take.
Without telling her ungrateful and selfish son, she decides to get remarried at an old age. Each scene was shot with perfection and captured every emotion of the actors. If two hearts are meant to be together, fate will get them together no matter how long it takes.
One of the most impactful dialogue in the film is made by Trisha, the granddaughter. Trisha tells her dad, “Daddy, I met Grandma today. She looked very happy on the pilgrimage ….. When I grow up, I will first leave you and mom on a pilgrimage and keep you both happy the same way.” The innocence, along with the irony in these few words, gives the film a very stimulating end.
Want to watch the film - you can click here, its available in youtube: https://youtu.be/EJfKYf4mbbM
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