Shorts & Mid-length · Filmmaker Q&A
Aasmani
Directed by Sayani Gupta
Screens as part of Programme 2: Generations in Collision.
Screening at DIFF 2026
Thu29
to Thursday 29 Oct · PictureTime 3
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- Runtime
- 33 min
- Year
- 2026
- Country
- India
- Language
- English, Hindi
- Subtitles
- English
Synopsis
Smita, a spunky aging woman shares a lifelong bond with Aasmani, her powder-blue vintage Fiat. As both age and lose functionality, Smita’s son Rishu pressures her to sell the car. Alongside her sharp-tongued 10-year-old granddaughter, Tiya, Smita makes valiant efforts to save Aasmani.
Director
Sayani GuptaSayani Gupta is an acclaimed Indian actor and alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India. Over a 14-year career across film, theatre, and streaming, she has built a reputation for fierce and unconventional choices. Her film Aasmani brings a 17-year-long dream to fruition.Cast and crew
- Producer
- Sayani Gupta
- Writer
- Sayani Gupta
- Cinematographer
- Aziz Zhambakiyev
- Editor
- Paramita Ghosh
- Sound
- Vinit D’Souza
- Music
- Robert Ziganshin
- Cast
- Revathy Asha, Daria Bedi, Abhay Kaul
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