Entertainment

Short Film 'Aakhri Ride' Offers Satirical Take on Gig Work

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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Directed by Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy, 'Aakhri Ride' stars Chandan Roy as a Mumbai cab driver navigating a dire night of personal crisis.

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The 24-minute short blends horror and humor, using a fantastical passenger encounter to satirize the systemic struggles faced by gig and salaried workers.

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Currently streaming on YouTube, the film is receiving positive reviews for its tight narrative and earnest portrayal of workplace toxicity and financial desperation.