Every year many filmmakers bring forward stories that focus on the struggles of the underprivileged and how they overcome their struggles with the smallest of hopes. They convey strong social messages through short films that steal the audience's heart with their crisp yet powerful story-telling.

Director Ashish Wagh has released a short film Soch which focusses on the age-old mantra of `change your perspective, change the future`. Starring Sharib Hashmi in a pivotal role, the story is based on the life of a kid whose father is a trash collector.

The director has beautifully captured not only the relationship between a father and son but also the dilemma a child faces as to why his father is called a garbage man just because he takes the trash for everyone. When the son shares his concerns, his father explains to him why he is proud of his job and how no job is bigger or smaller no matter the demeaning others might think it is.

Talking about why he felt the need to make a short film on such a topic, Wagh said, `People who do menial jobs are treated with less respect. Many of us turn our nose up towards the people who make our lives easier like the maids, the vegetable vendors or the garbage collectors. It is important for us to understand and remember that no matter what, every job is the same.`

Sharing intimate details about his character and why he took up such role, Sharib revealed, `There are very few movies which capture the beautiful bond between a father and son. When the role was offered to me, I immediately took it because not only does the short film give out a very important social message but it also portrays a sense on understanding between a father and his child beautifully.`



Presented by Merry-Go-Round Studios, Soch - A Short Film is directed by Ashish Wagh and is produced by Umesh Shukla.