Some short films stay with us for a long period of time. It is amazing to notice how a film grows on you in just few minutes but there are some films by acclaimed filmmakers that we all love.

Here are the few best short films directed by Bollywood directors.

Ahalya – Ahalya is a short film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. It stars Radhika Apte and Soumitra Chatterjee in the lead role and is about a man and his young wife who loves to play with dolls. Ahalya takes some elements from the story of Ahilya from Ramayana and is deeply inspired by it but the film has a modern take on what is wrong and morality. Sujoy Ghosh, who is known to write, direct and produce thrillers in Bollywood takes the driving seat here as well. He skillfully creates a mysterious story which will haunt you for a long period of time. This film is also a great example of the three act structure and how you can use storytelling to elevate the heartbeats of audience in just few minutes. The movie is gripping and despite being made in the regional language, it is loved and appreciated by the audience all over the world. However, many claim that is also takes inspiration from Elma.

That Day After Everyday – We all are no strangers to the fact that women are the prime victims of harassment and abuse in the society. Many women, who step outside for work and other reasons feel unsafe and often gets harassed by sick minded people. Anurag Kashyap is a critically acclaimed filmmaker who is known for this hard hitting realistic movies and his brutally honest commentary on the social issues. The man skillfully crafts a story about a woman who is stopped and harassed by men who try to discourage her from stepping outside. It is a story about revenge and how an innocent woman who just wants to earn her living is forced to be stand for herself. The film stars Radhika Apte and is a perfect example of a good short film.

Mumbai Dragon – Mumbai Dragon is a beautiful satire on love and relationship. The film is one of the short films from the anthology Modern Love Mumbai and is arguably the best of it. The film talks about the relationship shared by a mother and his only son and how it changes when another woman enters their life. The film stars Meiyang Chang, WamicaGabbi and a phenomenal Yeo Yann Yann and is directed by the master filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj. The film is emotional rollercoaster ride and Vishal uses the rain perfectly to depict the condition of Mumbai.