In the latest turn of achievements, Jamun Ka Darakht, a poignant short film has luckily bagged another precious accolade by winning the Best Human Rights Short Film prize at the Vancouver International Movie Awards. This spectacular victory of the film has expanded the international recognition of the film third time.
In case the readers are not aware, one of the anticipated upcoming films “Jamun Ka Darakht’ had previously acquired two awards. First, the film clinched the Outstanding Achievement for Indie Short at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. Later, it received the Best Social Justice Film accolade at the esteemed World Film Festival in Cannes.
However, in the latest turn of events, the film director Rafay Rashdi has taken to his Instagram handle to upload a delightful update regarding the third victory of the film by uploading a poster of the film featuring accomplished Adnan Sidiqui in bossy style, along with a brief caption, asserting his profound reaction.
Rafay Rashdi wrote in the description: "We've won our third award at the Vancouver International Movie Awards for Best Human Rights Film Short Film. Vancouver here we come! Also garnered two honorable mentions at the Future of Film Awards, Yugoslavia and the Athens International Art Film Festival. Congratulations to the cast and crew."
The title, 'Jamun Ka Darakht', serves as a metaphor for stains that can never be eradicated, hinting at the intricate exploration of human behaviour and societal challenges.
The movie delves into the complex themes of consensual relationships, harassment, and manipulation, promising a thought-provoking narrative that challenges traditional storytelling. The trailer, although it keeps character details a secret, hints at a narrative filled with tension and emotion.
It's propelled by Bee Gul's impactful dialogues, the performances of esteemed actor Adnan Siddiqui, and a stellar ensemble cast, featuring supermodels Maha Tahirani and Fouzia Aman, alongside actors Saman Ansari, Syeda Ramsha Nawal, Ahad Touqeer, Zara Usman, Yogeshwar Karera, and Irfan Motiwala.