Many of them do not know that Ranbir Kapoor starred in the Oscar-nominated short film Karma, which was directed by Abhay Chopra, the grandson of veteran filmmaker BR Chopra.

Ranbir’s first short, which revolves around the theme of capital punishment in India, has been selected to be screened at the Bandra Film Festival’s (BFF) YouTube Channel.

The film, also starring Sharat Saxena and Milind Joshi, releases on Wednesday.

Karma was first released in 2004 and went on to grab a nomination at the Student Oscars. The movie happened to Ranbir when he was a film student along with Abhay Chopra. This was even before the

Ranbir made his Bollywood debut with Saawariya (2007).

The near half an hour-long film revolves around the relationship of a father and son. It follows a jailer’s dilemma of performing the execution of his son.

Recollecting memories of teaming up with Ranbir, Abhay Chopra said, “I have fond memories of directing Ranbir Kapoor. He had not even started his career back then. He is such an effortless actor. Acting runs through his veins. Sharat Saxena has done a phenomenal job in the film and has such a powerful screen presence. I’m glad I could tell this story and that it is getting an extended viewership at the Bandra Film Festival.”