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‘Bhabhi he is such a good dog, aapko abhi tak pyaar kaise nahi hua issey?’ (Translation: How have you not fallen in love with him yet?)
Aparshakti Khurana plays Nikhil, a man who sets out on a mission to find a new home for his beloved pet dog after his wife leaves him, refusing to take the dog along, in the short film Nawab.
Written and directed by Mansi Jain, the ten-minute film opens with Nikhil having a restrained argument with his wife over their collapsing marriage. Then there’s Nawab, a beautiful black Labrador, who now faces the threat of homelessness due to his owners’ separation.
Nikhil first tries to rehome Nawab with his own sister-in-law, highlighting all of his pet’s best qualities – making you wonder how he hasn’t fallen hopelessly in love with the sweet boy himself. In desperation, Nikhil even considers leaving Nawab at a pet shelter. However, the more time he spends trying to escape his responsibilities, the more perspectives he gains about pets and what it truly means to be a pet parent.
Since Nawab is only ten minutes long, the adorable black Lab doesn’t get quite as much screen time as pet lovers might hope. However, the climactic moments are comically entertaining, and overall, this short film delivers a sweet little lesson on canine love.
Rating: 3.5 on 5. Watch ‘Nawab’ on Prime Video.
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