A typical application includes:
Pro tip: Many indie Hindi short film calls want unpaid or low-budget (deferred payment, copy/credit/meals). Decide in advance if you accept that.
Analyzing the actual 2024 casting notices (circulated via platforms like Casting Bay, Talentrack, and direct industry mailers), several patterns emerged: casting call 2024 hindi navarasa short films 72
If a listing mentions “72” without context, ask:
“Is that the total anthology runtime or a project ID?”
Q: Can I apply for more than one rasa? Yes. In the application form, you may check up to three rasas. However, you must upload a separate monologue video for each. A typical application includes:
Q: Is there an age limit for the ‘Adbhuta’ (wonder) segment? Children between 8–15 require parent/guardian consent. Adult roles in that category are open until age 50.
Q: I don’t speak fluent Hindi. Can I apply? No. The project explicitly requires Hindi language fluency. Haryanvi, Awadhi, Bhojpuri dialects are welcome, but no English, Tamil, or Telugu. Pro tip: Many indie Hindi short film calls
Q: How many days of shoot per actor? Most roles require 2–5 shooting days. A few lead roles in the Shringara and Veera segments require 10–12 days.
Q: When will the films release? The 72 shorts will be released in batches: 24 films in June 2025, another 24 in August 2025, and the final 24 in October 2025, on a major OTT platform (negotiations ongoing with Amazon miniTV).
Since the Navarasa demands intense, theatrical expressions, trained NSD, FTII, and Barry John graduates are being prioritized for the Raudra and Veera segments.
This is not an unpaid passion project. Actors will receive: