The thirty letters written to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi by a common man Kedar Chunawala in the years from 1948 to 2014 is what ‘Bapu’ is all about. The film presents a heartwarming way of being compassionate towards people. The postman, portrayed fabulously by Sumeet Thakur, learns about the letters written by Kedar to Gandhi depicting his dilemma and seeking answers to some very grave questions. He decides to do something for the old man who is now bedridden.
The director Abhishek Sengupta poignantly presents the idea of humanity through the short film. The way the artists put up the movie is worth watching. Terribly Tiny Tales being one of the best content creators on YouTube showcases the story perfectly.
Sumeet Thakur fits exceptionally well in the role of the postman. The film presents the idea that a postman is not only a carrier of letters but also a messenger of love and compassion. The way the postman in the film writes a letter to Kedar Chunawala on Gandhiji’s behalf is a thing to swear by.
The screenplay and cinematography clubbed with the effective storyline and perfect protagonist makes for a good watch. For the people who find happiness in small things, this film is the best present for them. A letter is not just a piece of paper, it is a parcel wrapped with love, emotions and feelings. It could mean the world to someone who truly understands the value of it.
Kedar Chunawala had been waiting for all these years to receive a reply to the letters he wrote to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi back in 1948 when he was just 15 years old. In the present time he is shown in the winter of his life, sick and bedridden with an illness of being forgetful and lost. He has lost all the hope of getting an answer to his grave questions now.
The moment when the postman mentions the fact that a letter had arrived for him, he found a ray of hope. The smile and glow on his face when the postman finishes reading out the letter to him is worth a million dollars. So if you are looking for a fun packed short film that would lead you into a thought, this film ‘Bapu’ is just what you want.
Add the movie to your watch list soon and have a gala time caressing the feelings the film brings with it!
