{"id":24810,"date":"2022-12-02T10:17:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T10:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theoneindia.in\/index.php\/2022\/12\/02\/mihir-upadhyays-short-film-the-blind-date-gives-a-long-film-experience-and-emotions-says-pan\/"},"modified":"2022-12-02T10:17:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T10:17:15","slug":"mihir-upadhyays-short-film-the-blind-date-gives-a-long-film-experience-and-emotions-says-pan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theoneindia.in\/index.php\/2022\/12\/02\/mihir-upadhyays-short-film-the-blind-date-gives-a-long-film-experience-and-emotions-says-pan\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cMihir Upadhyay\u2019s short film \u2018The Blind Date\u2019 gives a long film experience and emotions.\u201d says Pan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dsprime\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/city-lights.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featured-1024x576-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>December 02:<\/strong> Nalin, director of The Last Film Show, India\u2019s official entry to Oscars.<\/p>\n<p>After a highly successful international film festival run \u201cThe Blind Date\u201d is all set to win hearts on Disney+ Hotstar. The film has found love amongst both the critics and audiences around the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Blind Date\u201d by Mihir Dhirajlal Upadhyay; premiered at the 8th Edition of Indie Meme Film Festival, Texas, USA. Since then the film has won the top awards for direction, screenplay and cinematography at many festivals; including; Reale Film Festival Italy, Moscow Shorts, Indo French International Film Festival, Aguila Film Philippines, Art Film Awards Macedonia and Mumbai International Film Festival 2022 (MIFF).<\/p>\n<p>Pan Nalin the director of The Last Film Show, India\u2019s official entry to Oscars has also highly recommended the film for its emotional and feature film like experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was very impressed with the use of natural light, and the evolution of light throughout the story. A very rich emotional core, well brought to life by each performer.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kailee Andrews, Director of Programming, Indie Meme Film Festival \u2013 USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Raghav and Najma, lovers of diametrically opposite faith, but their relationship that speaks volumes of their love. A twist in the story compels Raghav to take a harsh decision. A heart-warming story of love and sacrifice, through the eyes of blindness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMihir Dhirajlal Upadhyay, the director has done a fine job with getting us all involved in the love story and making us a stakeholder in their fate \u2013 without any cinematic gimmick.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dabboo Ratnani, India\u2019s ace fashion photographer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe Blind Date\u2019 is an emotional, colourful, joyful &amp; yet a tragic marvel!\u201d says Sangeeth Sivan, a veteran film director &amp; producer. \u201cA short film that gives a long film experience and emotions. Recommended.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pan Nalin, director of The Last Film Show, India\u2019s official entry to Oscars. \u201cIt is a short film but you cannot miss seeing the talent of the filmmaker. It has touched me both as an audience and as a performer. It is a beautiful and must watch film\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Govind Namdev, veteran actor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe Blind Date \u2013 a short flick on Hotstar; duration 17 mins\u2026 But doesn\u2019t feel like you are watching it for 17 MINUTES. Smooth, seems its only 7 mins. Quite Touching. Lovely visuals. Shot very well by the director Mihir Upadhyay. Performances are recommendable. A MUST WATCH.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Homi Wadia, actor\/ director.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Blind Date is a story of how blindness sometimes bares that soul. Raghav and Najma, lovers of diametrically opposite faith, have a relationship that speaks volumes of their love and connection with each other. They have seen, ironically, dreams of a future together. Lived experiences of enjoying sunsets at the beach, cherished good food and made promises, within the scope of their handicap.<\/p>\n<p>A twist in the story compels Raghav to take a harsh decision, not because of lack of faith in Najma\u2019s intentions, but because he loves her enough. Love doesn\u2019t mean to possess, it needs to be set free. A heart-warming story of love and sacrifice, through the eyes of blindness.<\/p>\n<p>Mihir Upadhyay the director professionally starting out as a camera attendant at the age of 16, who went onto producing international feature films. He as a producer has facilitated many international projects that have both won the hearts of critics and performed at the box office. \u201cTHE BLIND DATE\u201d is his second action short film as a writer\/ director. His previous short film \u201cGood night. Sleep Tight\u201d was also an internationally awarded film. He is currently in the process of developing a feature film and two web shows (fiction) as writer-director. Mihir was also an executive director of the production company \u2013 Monsoon films that produced film like Samsara, Angry Indian Goddesses and The Last Film Show.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/city-lights.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Second-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16231\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe Blind Date\u201d is written and directed by Mihir Dhirajlal Upadhyay; produced by Rahul Datta and Pallaak Smehtaa. Music is composed by Rohit Halder. Vocals by Pragya Patra (Indie Pop Artist 2022 by SocioMob) &amp; Akash Dasgupta. Director of photography \u2013 Swagnik Das.<\/p>\n<p>Watch now on Disney+ Hotstar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotstar.com\/in\/movies\/the-blind-date\/1260123402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.hotstar.com\/in\/movies\/the-blind-date\/1260123402<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Blind Date (IMDB) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt14968334\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt14968334\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mihir Dhirajlal Upadhyay (IMDB) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1130727\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1130727\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification[at]gmail.com to notify us. 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