The narrative kicks off during the Diwali vacation. Arjun plans a surprise trip to the hills to escape the city’s noise. However, his wife, Priya, is held up with work, forcing Arjun to visit his Sasurji alone—a man he has always viewed with a mix of respect and awkward distance.
The film’s deepest message is this: When a son says to his father, "Listen to me," he is not being disobedient. He is being human. And in a culture that often confuses silence with respect, choosing to speak—with love, with firmness, with clarity—is the bravest thing a man can do. Suno Sasurji -2020- Short Film
Suno Sasurji is not just a film for men to watch. It’s a film for them to recognize themselves in. How often have we sat at a dining table, watching the women serve, and not said a word? How often have we mistaken comfort for normalcy? The narrative kicks off during the Diwali vacation
The director uses split-screen technology not as a gimmick, but as a metaphor. For ten years, these two men have occupied separate "boxes" in the family structure, never truly connecting. By keeping the frame tight on their faces, Singh forces the viewer to focus only on the micro-expressions. The film’s deepest message is this: When a
For three days, she listens — not to spy, but to understand .
If there is a National Award contender hidden in the short film format, it is Ashok Pathak. With minimal dialogue (roughly 15 lines in the entire 22-minute runtime), Pathak conveys grief, pride, and loneliness through his posture. Watch his hands: when Arjun first arrives, his hands shake while pouring tea (nervousness). By the end, his hands are steady while repairing a broken radio (contentment). Pathak turns the "Sasurji" from a caricature into a mirror reflecting our own neglected parents.