New Delhi: Sudhanshu Saria is producing the highly anticipated short film, 'TAPS,' directed by Arvind Caulagi, which premiered at the prestigious Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival on June 8, 2023. This LGBTQ+ relationship drama opened to an overwhelming response, leaving viewers moved by its powerful storyline. Kashish Film Festival, the only mainstream queer film festival in India, holds immense significance for all cinema lovers. Other than the film’s powerful storyline, it’s the film’s lead actor Ullas Samrat who received immense love and appreciation from the viewers at the screening for his powerful debut. Brother to actor Pulkit Samrat, Ullas delivered a brilliant performance, making his character resonate with the audience.
Talking about his big debut and the love coming his way, Ullas Samrat said in a statement, “‘TAPS’ has been such an exciting journey for me. I am really grateful for the reaction and love that we got. It was indeed an honour to be a part of such a great story. The response from the audience itself was very rewarding and I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity to debut with.”
Pulkit Samrat also shared an appreciation post for his brother. Check out:
Interestingly, other than Ullas Samrat, ‘TAPS’ also stars Rohit Mehra in a pivotal role. Having an impactful character in the film’s storyline, Rohit equally steals the show with his performance.
‘TAPS’ is a powerful and moving LGBTQ+ relationship drama that effortlessly captures the essence of love and identity. Among the numerous films showcased at the festival, Director Arvind Caulagi's short film, 'TAPS’ was chosen for its world premiere under the Indian Narrative Shorts category.
As the film ended the audience erupted in a huge round of applause. The film struck a chord with the audience and many praised the film for its great narrative, applauding Director Arvind's ability to show a story this sensitive so effortlessly.