The breezy lanes of Mumbai. The misty bliss of monsoon. Two men chatting over a cuppa tea. Nothing out of the ordinary, and yet nothing is what meets the eye! Acclaimed ad filmmaker Anand Iyer’s latest short film ‘Bun Maska, Chai’ is all about this journey. The gripping drama stars pan-India star Ravi Kishan along with debut talent Rakshit Bhuchar.
‘Bun Maska Chai’ tells the story of two people engaged in an intriguing conversation while sipping Mumbai’s signature ‘cutting chai’ on a typical rainy day. What starts out as a simple tête-à-tête ends up taking a thrilling turn when subtle hints reveal that there is a tangy twist in the tale. One can expect the unexpected as this unique short takes you on a rollercoaster of wit and suspense.
With a cast that boasts of National Award winner Ravi Kishan, who recently swept audiences off their feet with his stellar act in Laapataa Ladies, ‘Bun Masaka Chai’ has all the ingredients to make for a delightful watch. Helmed by the man behind the third season of Mirzapur, India’s most loved web series, the short also features a new talent—- Rakshit Bhuchar making his debut with the project.
Talking about the film, Ravi Kishan said, “As an artiste, it is always exciting for me to explore different ways to showcase my craft to audiences. Bun Maska Chai is one such opportunity. Short films drive home the point that in storytelling, less is more! Our short has many unique elements that I can’t talk about now, but will really surprise and grip the audiences once they watch it. It was a delight sharing the screen with young gun Rakshit, and I’m looking forward to how fans react to my character in this film!”.
Sharing his thoughts on the short, director Anand Iyer said, “This is a passion project in many ways. For any filmmaker, it is a welcome challenge to tell an impactful story in minutes rather than hours, and still take viewers on an engaging journey. This is what our entire team has tried to achieve with Bun Maska, Chai. Ravi Kishan can never disappoint as a performer, and Rakshit has done complete justice to his role in the film”.
Cinephiles are always on the hunt for fresh and engaging content, and ‘Bun Maska Chai’ is the perfect pick to end their quest. May it be Ravi Kishan’s magnetic presence or Anand Iyer’s astute direction, this short film ticks all the boxes for an exciting watch.
What are Ravi and Rakshit hiding in their words? What is the foreshadowing all about? What twist do they have in store? ‘
