Film By: Aishwarya Gupta, Drashti Agrawal, Badal Maheshwari, Isha Thakkar, Mumtaaz, Sajida, & Soumyadeep Das
Mentored By: Deepa Dhanraj
City: Bhuj
In the small city of Bhuj, two young Muslim women navigate societal and familial restrictions carving out fleeting moments of joy in the city. The film follows their friendship revealing how the public realm is both constraining and resilient, where small defiant acts create space for “mauj” (fun). Through their eyes, we explore: What does “mauj” mean for young Muslim women in the small city of Bhuj? Where do the boundaries of safety and freedom lie-and who draws them? Their story is not just about restriction, but also of finding laughter in the margins, about friendship as sanctuary, and about the quiet, everyday acts of rebellion that make fun possible-even if only for five minutes at a time.