Chandra Shekhar Dutta, known for his role in Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, and filmmaker Garima Bhoria, co-founders of Jai Maa Manasa Mangal Films LLP, are set to launch two culturally rich and emotionally impactful short films, The Entrance and Ghungroo, on Waves OTT, India’s national streaming platform initiated by Prasar Bharati. The Entrance is currently available for viewing, while Ghungroo will start streaming on October 10, 2025. Both films blend psychological elements with mythological themes, showcasing the duo’s artistic vision for introspective and culturally significant cinema. The Entrance tells the story of a man suffering from Eisoptrophobia who faces a terrifying reality when his reflection no longer obeys him.
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Written, directed, and edited by Garima Bhoria, the film features Chandra Shekhar Dutta in a double role, delving into themes of identity, fear, and the delicate line between reality and madness. In contrast, Ghungroo is set in the harsh summer of 1954 rural India, following a poor farmer named Gafoor, his 12-year-old daughter Amina, and their cherished bull Mahesh, who wears the titular ghunghroo. This film, adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Mahesh, is directed, edited, and scripted by Garima Bhoria, and it tells a heartfelt story of survival, dignity, and love amid socio-economic challenges. Chandra Shekhar Dutta, an FTII Pune graduate, has over 15 years of experience in various media including films and theater.
He is recognized for his powerful performances in projects like Khakee: The Bihar Chapter and The Kerala Story. Garima Bhoria, a Whistling Woods International alumna, has made films for notable organizations including the Government of India and BBC. Known for her reflective storytelling style that explores silence and emotional conflict, she brings authenticity and innovation to her work. Together, they aim to create cinema that intertwines psychological realism with mythological and social themes. “Our goal is to craft stories that connect psychologically and culturally, merging traditional narratives with modern cinematic expressions,” state Chandra Shekhar Dutta and Garima Bhoria.