Short film by Indian director to premiere at New York Indian Film Festival

Two Sinners, a short film by debutant director Samir Zaidi, has been selected for its world premiere at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) next month.

The film is a powerful story set in an Indian forest, focusing on the protagonist Azhar, whose older brother orchestrates a scheme compelling him to execute the perpetrator responsible for their sister’s assault, according to the official synopsis.

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj — known for films such as Haider, Omkara and Maqbool — has joined Two Sinners as executive producer. Saying he was proud to be associated with the film, Bhardwaj added that Two Sinners is a compelling and deeply personal film that reflects Zaidi’s unique voice and vision. “I’ve had the privilege of working with Samir over the years and witnessing his growth as a filmmaker,” he said in a statement.

Zaidi has worked closely with Bhardwaj on Fursat (streaming on Apple) and Khufiya (Netflix), and also served as an assistant director on films such as Extraction, The White Tiger, and Anek.

Zaidi said, “The film is shaped by a real event that compelled me to confront questions of justice, patriarchy and retribution.”