Bhool Chook
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Family
Bhool Chook is a poetic, visually bold short about a son caring for his aging father. Rooted in South Asian experience but deeply universal, it explores pride, regret, and quiet love. Inspired by true events, it’s a rare, raw story - and your support can help bring it to life.
Bhool Chook
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Family
1 Campaigns | California, United States
12 supporters | followers
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Goal: $10,000 for production
Bhool Chook is a poetic, visually bold short about a son caring for his aging father. Rooted in South Asian experience but deeply universal, it explores pride, regret, and quiet love. Inspired by true events, it’s a rare, raw story - and your support can help bring it to life.
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About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Rohan returns to the house he fled a decade ago—broke, bitter, and with no other place to go. His father Manoj, once domineering and unyielding, is now aging but still proud. They barely speak. Their past is shaped by silence, punishment, and distance. When Manoj wets the bed one morning, Rohan—disgusted and detached—tells him to start wearing adult diapers. The request, clinical and cold, cuts deep. Manoj’s pride flares. Years of buried tension erupt. What begins as caretaking becomes a quiet battle for dignity, memory, and power—as both men confront what was broken and what still hurts.
Genre & Tone
Bhool Chook is a surreal psychological drama told with a slow-burn pace. The tone is poignant and bittersweet, with a tense, introspective undercurrent. Set largely within the confines of a single home, the film unfolds as a claustrophobic exploration of memory, control, and quiet emotional unraveling. As unspoken tensions simmer between a father and son, the walls seem to close in—blurring the line between reality and perception, past and present.
The Characters
Rohan is a restless wanderer with chipped edges and a heart full of quiet bruises. Scruffy and worn, he carries the weight of a strict childhood like invisible ink beneath his skin. Beneath the weariness is a flicker of something still alive—a longing for love, and a fight to reclaim the home he never truly had.
Manoj is a man shaped by tradition and silence, once a pillar of quiet authority and pride. Now aging, he wavers between strength and fragility—clinging to control even as it slips away. Beneath his stern reserve lies a father unsure how to bridge the distance his discipline once built.
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We’re currently in pre-production. The script is finished, and we’re putting together our team and scouting locations. We plan to shoot later this summer.
This campaign will help us cover key production costs—crew wages, equipment rentals, transport, art direction, and meals. It’s a small film, but one that needs care. Every contribution, big or small, helps us make it right.
Once the film is complete, we’ll submit it to international film festivals that champion emotionally grounded, independent storytelling. Everyone who supports us will receive a private link to watch the finished film, along with behind-the-scenes updates along the way. If it screens in your city, we’d love for you to come.
Stretch Goals
If we surpass our goal:
- At 120%, we’ll shoot on 16mm film to give the story the texture and feel it deserves.
- At 140%, we’ll bring on an experienced sound designer to make sure every quiet moment lands with the weight it should.
How you can help:
- Pledge if you can.
- Follow the campaign—it genuinely boosts our visibility.
- Share it with others. We’ve added a copy-paste blurb below to make that easy:
Copy + Paste
My friend is making a beautiful short film called Bhool-Chook. It’s about a son returning home to care for the father who once terrified him. Quiet, sharp, and deeply personal. Support it if you can: https://seedandspark.com/fund/bhool-chook?token=ef400cd56833acc54ffdb4aab1ffd8bde571cf5fb1f89aabc19d36c9c66f2150
#BhoolChook #SeedAndSpark #SupportIndieFilm
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew Wages
Costs $3,000
Fair pay for our dedicated team bringing the story to life.
Equipment Rental (Camera, Lighting, Sound)
Costs $1,500
Professional gear to ensure high-quality visuals and audio.
Location & Travel Cost
Costs $1,500
Covers permits, transportation, and minimal lodging if needed.
Set Design, Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup
Costs $1,000
Creating an authentic environment and costumes fitting the story.
Post Production (Editing, Color, Sound)
Costs $2,000
Polishing the film to its final form.
Marketing, Festival Fees & Publicity
Costs $800
Getting the film seen by audiences and industry.
Legal, Insurance & Accounting
Costs $200
Protecting the project and managing finances properly.
Share this update!
About This Team
The Writer & Director
Rohit Relan is a Mumbai-born, LA-based writer/director and 2024 AFI graduate. His films explore identity, culture, and quiet resilience—stories of despair edged with hope. A Bridge-Larson Scholar and 2025 Storylines Lab fellow, his work has screened at festivals worldwide. He’s also served as AD on major Hindi films and Netflix shows. Passionate about spotlighting South Asian narratives, Rohit creates intimate stories with global resonance.
The Cinematographer
Udit Nijhawan is a cinematographer whose journey began in the Himalayas and has taken him from AFI to Sundance and the DGA Awards. Despite being hearing impaired, he brings rare visual sensitivity to his work. A Sherwood College and AFI alum, his credits include The Price of Free (Sundance Grand Jury Winner), The Hidden Skin (LFF/DIFF), and Best Eyes (DGA Grand Jury Prize). His lens is shaped by resilience, empathy, and a deep love for visual storytelling.
The Actor for Rohan
Dipanshu Sharma, a breakout South Asian actor whose work is gaining national attention for its emotional depth, cultural resonance, and commitment to representation. Recently featured in The Week, Mid-Day, and ANI News, Dipanshu’s performances explore layered narratives around mental health, migration, and the South Asian diaspora with fearless honesty. A classically trained actor with global sensibilities, Dipanshu’s recent films tackle urgent social themes - from drug abuse to intergenerational identity struggles—making his work an ideal fit for socially conscious and culturally rich programming. Currently based in the U.S. with roots in Noida, India, Dipanshu is actively seeking projects and platforms that spotlight underrepresented stories and foster global dialogue.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Rohan returns to the house he fled a decade ago—broke, bitter, and with no other place to go. His father Manoj, once domineering and unyielding, is now aging but still proud. They barely speak. Their past is shaped by silence, punishment, and distance. When Manoj wets the bed one morning, Rohan—disgusted and detached—tells him to start wearing adult diapers. The request, clinical and cold, cuts deep. Manoj’s pride flares. Years of buried tension erupt. What begins as caretaking becomes a quiet battle for dignity, memory, and power—as both men confront what was broken and what still hurts.
Genre & Tone
Bhool Chook is a surreal psychological drama told with a slow-burn pace. The tone is poignant and bittersweet, with a tense, introspective undercurrent. Set largely within the confines of a single home, the film unfolds as a claustrophobic exploration of memory, control, and quiet emotional unraveling. As unspoken tensions simmer between a father and son, the walls seem to close in—blurring the line between reality and perception, past and present.
The Characters
Rohan is a restless wanderer with chipped edges and a heart full of quiet bruises. Scruffy and worn, he carries the weight of a strict childhood like invisible ink beneath his skin. Beneath the weariness is a flicker of something still alive—a longing for love, and a fight to reclaim the home he never truly had.
Manoj is a man shaped by tradition and silence, once a pillar of quiet authority and pride. Now aging, he wavers between strength and fragility—clinging to control even as it slips away. Beneath his stern reserve lies a father unsure how to bridge the distance his discipline once built.
We’re currently in pre-production. The script is finished, and we’re putting together our team and scouting locations. We plan to shoot later this summer.
This campaign will help us cover key production costs—crew wages, equipment rentals, transport, art direction, and meals. It’s a small film, but one that needs care. Every contribution, big or small, helps us make it right.
Once the film is complete, we’ll submit it to international film festivals that champion emotionally grounded, independent storytelling. Everyone who supports us will receive a private link to watch the finished film, along with behind-the-scenes updates along the way. If it screens in your city, we’d love for you to come.
Stretch Goals
If we surpass our goal:
- At 120%, we’ll shoot on 16mm film to give the story the texture and feel it deserves.
- At 140%, we’ll bring on an experienced sound designer to make sure every quiet moment lands with the weight it should.
How you can help:
- Pledge if you can.
- Follow the campaign—it genuinely boosts our visibility.
- Share it with others. We’ve added a copy-paste blurb below to make that easy:
Copy + Paste
My friend is making a beautiful short film called Bhool-Chook. It’s about a son returning home to care for the father who once terrified him. Quiet, sharp, and deeply personal. Support it if you can: https://seedandspark.com/fund/bhool-chook?token=ef400cd56833acc54ffdb4aab1ffd8bde571cf5fb1f89aabc19d36c9c66f2150
#BhoolChook #SeedAndSpark #SupportIndieFilm
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast & Crew Wages
Costs $3,000
Fair pay for our dedicated team bringing the story to life.
Equipment Rental (Camera, Lighting, Sound)
Costs $1,500
Professional gear to ensure high-quality visuals and audio.
Location & Travel Cost
Costs $1,500
Covers permits, transportation, and minimal lodging if needed.
Set Design, Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup
Costs $1,000
Creating an authentic environment and costumes fitting the story.
Post Production (Editing, Color, Sound)
Costs $2,000
Polishing the film to its final form.
Marketing, Festival Fees & Publicity
Costs $800
Getting the film seen by audiences and industry.
Legal, Insurance & Accounting
Costs $200
Protecting the project and managing finances properly.
Share this update!
About This Team
The Writer & Director
Rohit Relan is a Mumbai-born, LA-based writer/director and 2024 AFI graduate. His films explore identity, culture, and quiet resilience—stories of despair edged with hope. A Bridge-Larson Scholar and 2025 Storylines Lab fellow, his work has screened at festivals worldwide. He’s also served as AD on major Hindi films and Netflix shows. Passionate about spotlighting South Asian narratives, Rohit creates intimate stories with global resonance.
The Cinematographer
Udit Nijhawan is a cinematographer whose journey began in the Himalayas and has taken him from AFI to Sundance and the DGA Awards. Despite being hearing impaired, he brings rare visual sensitivity to his work. A Sherwood College and AFI alum, his credits include The Price of Free (Sundance Grand Jury Winner), The Hidden Skin (LFF/DIFF), and Best Eyes (DGA Grand Jury Prize). His lens is shaped by resilience, empathy, and a deep love for visual storytelling.
The Actor for Rohan
Dipanshu Sharma, a breakout South Asian actor whose work is gaining national attention for its emotional depth, cultural resonance, and commitment to representation. Recently featured in The Week, Mid-Day, and ANI News, Dipanshu’s performances explore layered narratives around mental health, migration, and the South Asian diaspora with fearless honesty. A classically trained actor with global sensibilities, Dipanshu’s recent films tackle urgent social themes - from drug abuse to intergenerational identity struggles—making his work an ideal fit for socially conscious and culturally rich programming. Currently based in the U.S. with roots in Noida, India, Dipanshu is actively seeking projects and platforms that spotlight underrepresented stories and foster global dialogue.