Award-winning Hindi short film ‘Line of Duty’, written and directed by Mayank Malhotra, is now available for public viewing as India marks 80 years of Independence. Inspired by true events, the film explores duty, patriotism and compassion through the story of an Army recruit.

According to a Neev Communications press release issued today, the 13-minute film is set at a remote post along the India-Pakistan border. It follows a young Army recruit whose understanding of duty and patriotism is challenged when a natural disaster creates an unexpected situation.

The film explores the human side of soldiers and shows how compassion can exist even across borders. It focuses on duty, sacrifice and the deeper meaning of serving the country.

‘Line of Duty’ stars Priyanshu Painyuli, known for ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Extraction’, along with Lakshya Kocchar of ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ and ‘Industry’, and Sayan Banerjee of ‘Jee Karda’.

Before its public release, the film travelled to more than 30 film festivals in India and abroad, reaching audiences across four continents. Its festival run included the River to River Florence Indian Film Festival in Italy, the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala, Super Shorts Film Festival in London, Oaxaca FilmFest in Mexico and the Boston Short Film Festival, among others.

During its festival journey, the film received honours in categories including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor.

Released on the 80th anniversary of India’s Independence, ‘Line of Duty’ presents patriotism through a human story of duty, sacrifice and compassion.