Project Detail

Queer Parivaar

Synopsis

When a mysterious gatecrasher appears at their wedding, Madhav and Sufi are forced to face past secrets and reflect on what makes a family.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
27 min
Director
Shiva Raichandani
Producer
Darius Shu, Neeraj Churi, Shiva Raichandani
Co-Producer
Prima Alam, Resham Raichandani, British LGBT Awards
Executive Producer
Huma Qazi
Editor
Alex Balcombe, Darius Shu
Screenwriter
Amani Saeed, Shiva Raichandani
Director of Photography
Darius Shu
Production Designer
Kaajel Patel
Sound
Cassini Sound, Jane Lo
Composer
Rushil
Principal cast
Shiva Raichandani, Taru Devani, Asifa Lahore, Raimu Itfum

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Raisilience Ltd

Shiva Raichandani

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