The lack of space and privacy in Mumbai and the extent to which people have to go to seek intimacy is the stuff of many Indian films. Aditya Khude’s Free as a Bird presents this everyday struggle with restraint and empathy: less is more in this vivid slice of Mumbai life, where silence speaks louder than words. The heartwarming twist in the tale offers assurance of an unspoken understanding between two generations. The unaffected performances stand out, especially the gravitas of veteran Ashish Vidyarthi (Droh Kaal) as the father and the disarming vulnerability of Siddharth Menon (June), who plays his son.
Aditya Khude
Aditya Khude is a Mumbai-based filmmaker. He studied Film Direction at Whistling Woods International and completed his Photography Diploma from Sir JJ School of Art. His short film Sawantancha Ghar Hech Ka? premiered at Best of India Film Festival London. His first feature film, Ti Vel, will hit theaters soon.
