Hawas | Lust & Money – Shortfilm

Hawas – A Story of Lust and Money

What begins as a marriage built on dowry slowly reveals its true nature — control, violence, and hidden cruelty.

Hawas follows Shagun, a woman trapped in a relationship where respect is replaced by entitlement, and love is reduced to power and possession. Between public appearances and private abuse, she is forced to endure humiliation, manipulation, and brutality.

But silence doesn’t last forever.

In a world where influence often overpowers justice, this story explores a bold question —
what happens when the truth is no longer hidden, but exposed in front of everyone?

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🎥 Credits

Directed, Written & Screenplay by Parth Bartakke
Edited, Music & Post-Production by Parth Bartakke

Produced by Sonam Rizvi
Writer & Creative Head: Sonam Rizvi

Art Direction & Location: Vaishali Kadlak

Camera & Lights: Vision Arts Camera Rental (Suraj)

Special Thanks: Vaishali Kadlak

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🛠️ Technical

Edited on DaVinci Resolve
Post-production on Mac

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🔍 About the Film

This film reflects the harsh reality behind dowry-driven relationships — where emotional and physical abuse is often normalized, ignored, or silenced.

Through its narrative, Hawas highlights how power, fear, and societal pressure can trap individuals — and how awareness and courage can break that cycle.

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📌 Note

This film deals with sensitive themes including domestic violence and abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.

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