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Omguru's 'Mind Game' Short Film Stuns at 50 International Festivals

Spiritual leader and actor-director Omguru discusses his short film 'Mind Game,' a thriller with a concept he claims is entirely new and beyond imagination. The film has already gained official selection at 50 international festivals, including submissions to Cannes and a goal of reaching 11,000 festivals globally. Omguru views cinema as a vital medium to connect spirituality with the new generation and advocates for creating a dedicated 'Divyang films' category in Indian festivals to honor disabled artists. Despite an 80% physical disability, he has written, directed, and starred in the film under his own banner.

Key Points: Omguru on Short Film 'Mind Game' & 50 Festival Selections

  • Unprecedented thriller concept
  • Official selection at 50 festivals
  • Advocates for 'Divyang films' category
  • Blends spirituality with cinema
  • Aims for 100+ short films in 2 years
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"A concept no one has made": Actor-director Omguru opens up on his short film 'Mind Game'

Actor-director Omguru reveals his thriller 'Mind Game' is an unprecedented concept, selected at 50 international film festivals including Cannes.

"It is a thriller suspense movie... a concept that no one has made yet. - Omguru"

Mumbai, March 6

Spiritual leader and actor-director Omguru opened up about his latest short film 'Mind Game', highlighting how it has created an impression across several international film festivals.

Speaking to ANI, Omguru offered an insight about film's story and the message that it aims to convey.

"It is a thriller suspense movie that revolves around an NGO. It contains a concept that no one has made yet, nor has it come to anyone's mind. We can say that it is beyond imagination. I have written the story of Mind Game. I have directed the entire screenplay. I have also acted in this film," Omguru said, further revealing that he is seen in the character of a physically challenged person.

The actor-director also reflected on the film's outreach across film festivals and added, "We have participated in 50 international film festivals. We also got official selection from 15 places. We have got a selection from America, Europe and East Africa. We will send it to 11,000 film festivals all over the world. We have also sent it to the Cannes Film Festival."

Omguru also spoke about his journey from the path of spirituality toward the world of cinema.

"In the present era, I visualise spirituality and cinema in the same manner. Spirituality takes a person to a new direction. Cinema also attracts today's generation. If you want to connect the new generation with spirituality. then the medium of entertainment is very important. If a disabled person can work in films....and walk on the path of spirituality. He can generate constructivity and positivity," he said.

Omguru shared that he wishes to make more than 100 short films in the upcoming two years, voicing the need to include a category of 'Divyang films' in film festivals across the country.

"I am not talking about the funds, but to give them a platform. They could be honoured with a National Award or rewarded by the state government," he added.

Omguru, who has an 80 per cent physical disability, has been involved in writing, directing and acting in films under his banner.

One of the projects associated with the production house is 'Mind Games', a short film in which he contributed to the story, screenplay, direction and acting.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Sending a film to 11,000 festivals? That's an incredibly ambitious target. Hope the film does well, but I'm more interested in the 'concept no one has made' part. Hope it lives up to the hype.
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Aman W
The push for a 'Divyang films' category is long overdue. Our film festivals should lead in inclusivity. Representation matters, and this is a powerful step. More power to him!
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while the intent is good, claiming a concept is "beyond imagination" and that "no one has made it yet" feels like a big marketing claim. The real test is the audience's reception. The disability representation angle is genuinely commendable, though.
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Vikram M
From spirituality to cinema is quite a journey. Using entertainment as a medium for spiritual messages makes sense in today's world. Hope the film is available on OTT soon so we can watch it!
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Kavya N
Wow, 100 short films in two years? That's a massive output. The energy is infectious! Wishing him all the success. The international selections are already a big achievement. 🎬

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