Forbidden

A tense, tragic short that weighs young love against family honor, leaving a heavy, unsettling aftertaste.

Directed by

Vibha Gulati

Genres

Drama

Starring

Gulshan Grover, Salony Luthra, Gopal Divan

Overview

Inspired by true events, "Forbidden" is an award winning short dramatic thriller that follows a Sikh woman named Jasleen, who is running away with her Muslim lover, Fahwaz. Jasleen's culture and religious conscious family wants her to marry within the Sikh community, and are shocked when she suddenly disappears. After Jasleen and Fahwaz elope, they think they have found happiness-but Jasleen's family tracks the couple down and commit horrific acts in defense of their family honor.

How it feels

Tense, dark, bleak and romantic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Family, love, betrayal, faith

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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