Director: Vaishnavi Joshi
Summary: Twenty years ago, due to unavoidable circumstances, Anuradha reluctantly gave her daughter, Naina, up for adoption to a close family. Since then, Anuradha has been living in the constant sorrow of being separated from her beloved child. Secretly, without anyone's knowledge, she keeps a watchful eye on Naina, tracking her life from a distance. A few months ago, Naina's adoptive parents, Makarand and Radhika, tragically passed away in an accident, leaving Naina to live alone with her grandmother. As time passes, Anuradha becomes increasingly worried that after her grandmother's death, Naina will be left all alone. This fear drives her to take the bold step of trying to reconnect with her daughter. Anuradha decides to confront Naina, to build a relationship with her, and reveal the truth. However, Naina, still grieving the loss of her adoptive parents, has no idea that she was adopted. Can Anuradha's efforts to rebuild their bond succeed? Will Naina be able to cope with the painful truth after everything she has already endured? "Mrudgandha" is a heartfelt short film that delves into the complexities of human emotions, the nuances of the mother-daughter relationship, and the powerful bond that ties them together.
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