Movies by Ila Arun
Haddi
A transgender woman, Haddi, moves to Delhi to join a gang of transpeople and cross-dressers headed by an influential man. But is this move aspirational or driven by revenge?
Begum Jaan
On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan into equitable halves. What the administration doesn’t account for is the line running through the middle of Begum Jaan’s brothel situated plonk on the border; with one half falling in India and the other in Pakistan.
Chhalaang
Chhalaang humorously addresses the value of Sports Education in the school curriculum. It follows a hilarious, yet an inspirational journey of a typical PT Master from a semi government-funded school in Northern India, Montu, for whom it’s just a job and is forced to do what he has never done - Teach.
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
An easy-going man ensures that the spark in his marriage stays strong by always apologizing and opting for the path of least conflict in his relationship. When his wife becomes pregnant and wishes to have the baby, he does not offer resistance, but is also not ready to be a father. How will their relationship evolve?
Children Of The Soil
A thought provoking short film on Indian farmers told through clay sculptures made from barren farms of the farmers who have committed suicide.
Mister Mummy
Amol, a cranky PT teacher and his wife Gugloo have opposing choices when it comes to children but destiny has something else planned for the childhood sweethearts.