Director Anup Singh is filming 'Lasya: The Gentle Dance' in Mumbai, a short film about a father and son living on the city's streets.
Key facts
- •Anup Singh is directing the short film 'Lasya: The Gentle Dance' in Mumbai.
- •The film is produced by the Mumbai-based company Pretty Pictures, helmed by Zeeshan Ahmad and Pretty Aggarwal.
- •The story centers on a father and son living on the streets who face monsoon rains and urban indifference.
- •Pretty Pictures plans to start a new feature film with Singh in early 2026.
- •The upcoming feature film is intended as an homage to the late actor Irrfan Khan.
Director Anup Singh, known for his work on 'Qissa' and 'The Song of Scorpions,' has begun production on a new short film titled 'Lasya: The Gentle Dance.' The project is being produced by the Mumbai-based banner Pretty Pictures and was filmed on the streets of Mumbai.
Plot and Themes
The film follows a father and son who live as beggars on the roadside in Mumbai. Throughout a single day, they face repeated destruction of their shelter by monsoon rains and encounter hostility from the city. The narrative focuses on the father sharing stories about the boy's late mother, whose resilience and playfulness inspire the son to find the will to rebuild his life.
Production and Future Projects
Pretty Pictures, led by Zeeshan Ahmad and Pretty Aggarwal, is producing the short film. Ahmad noted that the production company aims to support Singh’s vision of affirming the joy and beauty in the lives of people living on the margins of society. Following the completion of this short, the team plans to begin work on a new feature film with Singh early next year. This upcoming project is intended as an homage to the late actor Irrfan Khan, marking a film Singh was originally set to make with him.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
