Silvat

Last updated

Silvat
Directed byTanuja Chandra
Written byFaraz Arif Ansari
Produced byShailja Kejriwal
Aparna Sud
Starring
CinematographySaurabh Goswami
Edited byAkshara Prabhakar
Music byAnuraag Dhoundeyal
Production
company
Running time
42 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Silvat is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama short film under the Zeal For Unity festival 2016. It is written by Faraz Arif Ansari and directed by Tanuja Chandra, starring Kartik Aaryan and Meher Mistry in the leading roles. Kartik Aaryan shot this short film while filming Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 . [1]

Contents

Plot

Noor, a married woman, falls in love with Anwar, a tailor. However, they never express their feelings as she awaits her husband's return from Riyadh.

Cast

Release

The film was released on Zindagi channel on 12 June 2016, [2] and available for streaming on ZEE5. [3] [4]

Reception

Critical reception

Anvita Singh reviewed for The Indian Express said: Silvat is made up of such touching and telling moments, and effectively conveys the pain, tension and little pleasures of first love. [5]

Anita Britto of SpotboyE rated 3 stars out of five and wrote "With a well-written script and immersive narrative, Silvat takes you to another world. A world where no one fights for their love." [6]

Hitesh Malik of Koimoi said of the film, "It is one of those films which stays with you for a long time". [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kabir Khan (director)</span> Indian filmmaker

Kabir Khan is an Indian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer who works in Hindi cinema. He started his career working in documentary films, and then made his feature film directorial debut in 2006 with the adventure thriller Kabul Express (2006). He is best known for directing New York (2009), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), and 83 (2021). His latest film Chandu Champion (2024) was released on 14 June 2024 opening to positive reviews. This was his second sports biopic after 83 and after The Diplomat (2025).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanuja Chandra</span> Indian film director

Tanuja Chandra is an Indian film director and writer. Chandra is the daughter of writer Kamna Chandra and sister of author Vikram Chandra and film critic Anupama Chopra. She co-wrote the screenplay of Yash Chopra's Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and is known for frequently directing women-oriented films where female characters are the main protagonists, notably Dushman (1998) and Sangharsh (1999).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sunny Singh (actor)</span> Indian actor (born 1985)

Sunny Singh Nijjar is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films. He began acting in 2007 with the television soap opera Kasautii Zindagii Kay. He made his film debut in Paathshaala (2010) and has since starred in Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) and Adipurush (2023).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Imtiaz Ali (director)</span> Indian film director

Imtiaz Ali is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing Jab We Met (2007), Love Aaj Kal (2009), Rockstar (2011), Highway (2014), Tamasha (2015) and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ram Madhvani</span> Indian film director

Ram Madhvani is an Indian film director, producer, and creator known for one of the few people who has received the national award for his film Neerja, an International Emmy nomination for his series Aarya and two Cannes advertising award for his commercials.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abhinav Shukla</span> Indian actor

Abhinav Shukla is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television and films. He participated in Bigg Boss 14 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and emerged as semi finalist in the latter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kartik Aaryan</span> Indian actor (born 1990)

Kartik Aaryan is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. While pursuing a degree in engineering, he made his acting debut with Luv Ranjan's buddy film Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011). He went on to star in the romances Akaash Vani (2013) and Kaanchi (2014), but these failed to propel his career forward.

<i>Kaanchi</i> (2014 film) 2014 Indian film by Subhash Ghai

Kaanchi: The Unbreakable is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romance film produced and directed by Subhash Ghai, starring newcomer actress Mishti and Kartik Aaryan alongside Rishi Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty in supporting roles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kriti Sanon</span> Indian actress (born 1990)

Kriti Sanon is an Indian actress who works in Hindi and Telugu-language films. She has received a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards, and has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list of 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mrunal Thakur</span> Indian actress (born 1992)

Mrunal Thakur is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi and Telugu films. She is the recipient of several accolades including a Filmfare Award South, three SIIMA Awards and an ITA Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lakshya (actor)</span> Indian actor

Laksh Lalwani, known mononymously as Lakshya, is an Indian actor. He played the titular warrior in the period drama series Porus (2017–2018) and made his feature film debut with a starring role in the action film Kill (2023).

<i>Love Aaj Kal</i> (2020 film) 2020 Indian film directed by Imtiaz Ali

Love Aaj Kal is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Imtiaz Ali and starring Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan in lead roles, with Randeep Hooda and Arushi Sharma in pivotal supporting roles. Principal photography began in the first half of March 2019 and ended in July 2019. It was released in India on Valentine's Day 2020.

<i>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2</i> 2022 Indian film by Anees Bazmee

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language comedy horror film directed by Anees Bazmee, written by Aakash Kaushik and Farhad Samji, and produced by T-Series Films and Cine1 Studios. It is a standalone sequel to the 2007 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007). The film stars Tabu, Kartik Aaryan, and Kiara Advani, and follows Ruhaan Randhawa, who has to pose as a fraud psychic to deal with the return of Manjulika, a malevolent spirit hell-bent on vengeance against the Thakur family.

<i>Dhamaka</i> (2021 film) Indian film directed by Ram Madhvani

Dhamaka (transl. Blast) is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language thriller film written and directed by Ram Madhvani. An official remake of the 2013 film The Terror Live, the film stars Kartik Aaryan as a journalist who receives a threat after exclusively interviewing a terrorist, who threatens to blow up the Bandra Worli Sea Link in Mumbai. Mrunal Thakur and Amruta Subhash co-star in prominent roles.

<i>Shehzada</i> (2023 film) Film directed by Rohit Dhawan

Shehzada (transl. Prince) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rohit Dhawan. A remake of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), the film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala and Ronit Roy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arushi Sharma</span> Indian actress

Arushi Sharma is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and series. She made her acting debut with a minor role in Imtiaz Ali's film Tamasha (2015) and received recognition for her work in Ali's Love Aaj Kal (2020). Sharma has since starred in the Netflix drama film Jaadugar (2022) and series Kaala Pani (2023).

<i>Satyaprem Ki Katha</i> 2023 Indian romantic film

Satyaprem Ki Katha is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani as the titular leads. It is directed by Sameer Vidwans and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Namah Pictures.

<i>Freddy</i> (film) 2022 film by Shashanka Ghosh

Freddy is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Shashanka Ghosh. It was produced by Ekta Kapoor and Jay Shewakramani. Starring Kartik Aaryan and Alaya F, the film premiered 2 December 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar.

<i>Chandu Champion</i> 2024 Hindi film directed by Kabir Khan

Chandu Champion is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film written and directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It stars Kartik Aaryan as India's first Paralympics gold medallist Murlikant Petkar.

Murad Khetani is an Indian film producer and former businessman who primarily works in Hindi films. He started off his career as co-producer with the 2013 film Mickey Virus. He had his breakthrough with 2019 romantic drama film Kabir Singh,a remake of 2017 Telugu film Arjun Reddy. Khetani is a recipient of IIFA Award.

References

  1. "Rajkumar Hirani applauds Kartik Aaryan's short film 'Silvat' - Times of India". The Times of India .
  2. "Kartik Aaryan's short film Silvat to premiere in June". Zoom TV . Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  3. "'Unspoken, unanswered, unfulfilled love': Kartik Aaryan shares trailer of his short film 'Silvat'". DNA India . Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  4. Jain, Vaishali (4 June 2021). "Romance, drama run high in Kartik Aaryan's short film Silvat starring Meher Mistry | Video". India TV News . Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  5. "Silvat review: Kartik Aaryan steals the show in Tanuja Chandra's short film". The Indian Express . 11 September 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. "Silvat Review: Kartik Aaryan Outshines In This Tale Full Of Love, Heartbreak, And Silence!". SpotboyE . Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  7. "Kartik Aaryan's Lesser Known Film Silvat With Meher Mistry Is A Must Watch, Here's Why". Koimoi. Retrieved 18 August 2023.