Shreya Dhanwanthary to star in short film ‘Birth’

Short film titled Birth, featuring Shreya Dhanwanthary and Lillete Dubey in the lead roles, is set to release on Disney Hotstar on August 27. Directed by Shyam Sunder, it also stars Abeer Mehervish, Aanchal Chauhan and Natasha Iyer in pivotal roles.

Birth is a 25-minute satirical feminist thriller that showcases the journey of a woman faced with motherhood, not as a choice but as an absolute necessity for women in general. In the film, Meera (played by Shreya), who is pregnant, visits a place headed by Mama Nithya (Lillete), where expecting mothers come to find joy in their pregnancy.

However, Meera falls in the trap of a sinister cult that changes her life once and for all. The film explores the role Indian society plays in reshaping a woman’s identity, as she becomes a mother. Director Shyam Sunder said, “It brings us utmost joy to release Birth. The film has a unique vision. It focuses on the personal struggles of the countless women who maintain their identity in the face of societal pressure through a satirical twist.”