Short film ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ wins big at the South Asian International Film Festival
Adnan Siddiqui, the recipient of the Best Actor award, also took to social media to share his excitement.
Pakistani short film ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ at the South Asian International Film Festival, Florida.
Taking to social media on Monday, filmmaker Rafay Rashdi shared the exhilarating news that his short film titled “Jamun Ka Darakht” achieved a remarkable feat.
The short film scored a double victory at the South Asian International Film Festival.
The film won the Best Short Film award as well as the prestigious Best Actor award.
Rafay Rashdi in a post on Instagram, thanking the cast and crew of the short film said, “This is my first-ever award, excluding the one I received in grade 2, of course. I am deeply thankful to the jury and extend my gratitude to @saiff_florida for their wonderful hospitality. I believe in the greatness of God. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew on this incredible moment.”
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Adnan Siddiqui, the esteemed recipient of the Best Actor award, also took to social media to share his excitement.
Winning the Best Actor award at the South Asian Film International Festival Florida (SAIFF) for my movie Jamun Ka Darakht is an immense honour. Huge congrats to the team for also securing Best Short Film. Grateful to everyone involved! pic.twitter.com/UdXC4r8FXQ
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) April 21, 2024
The story of the short film circles around the women captured in the fashion industry, covering elements such as self-realization and consensuality.
“Jamun Ka Darakht” featuring Adnan Siddiqui in the role of Karim, alongside actor and model Fouzia Aman and Maha Tahirani, explores themes such as harassment, assault and lust without boundaries.
