Bhubaneswar: Exploring the emotional struggles of adulthood, unfulfilled aspirations and mental health, Odia short film Kaishora was screened at a special event at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar Friday.
Produced by M08 Studios and IO Verse Productions, the film explores how people often leave behind childhood dreams as they navigate adulthood. Through its narrative, it seeks to spark conversations about mental health and emotional challenges that frequently go unaddressed.
Speaking at the event, producer Rajiv Mukherjee said he and his friends had long dreamed of making films, and Kaishora marked the fulfilment of that ambition. He said the project reflected their shared passion for storytelling and their desire to create meaningful cinema.
Director and co-producer Ishan Patnaik said the film stemmed from a deeply personal space and aimed to highlight issues that often remain unspoken. Executive producer Sangeet Patnaik added that the team’s efforts would be worthwhile if the film reached those in need of support and made a positive difference in their lives.
Directed by Ishan Patnaik, Ankita Verma and S. Abhishek Reddy, the film features Partha Sarathi Ray, Akash Hota and Manisha Manjari Mishra in key roles.
The film has also gained recognition on the festival circuit and Partha recently won the Best Actor award at the 46th Monthly Edition of the Indian Independent Film Festival for his performance. The film has also received a competitive nomination in the Short Fiction category at the 19th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2027.
