Independent Short Film- The Assistant

Preeti is a henna artist who began working with Manju Bai to earn her own income. In her village, women are restricted to household duties and not allowed to work. With an unsupportive and unloving husband, working at weddings offers her an escape from the village life. Despite her personal struggles, she has chosen to live a content and independent life. Note: Basic Rajasthani dialect preferred but not compulsory.

Remote / Work from home

No

Nudity required

No

Geetu is another henna artist at the wedding, working with Manju Bai. She has a strong and resilient personality, shaped by her personal struggles, including being forced into an early marriage by her family. The independence she gains from working and living away from home gives her a sense of freedom and belonging. Note: Basic Rajasthani dialect preferred but not compulsory.

Remote / Work from home

No

Nudity required

No

Ritu is another henna artist working alongside Preeti and Geetu at the wedding. She is a carefree and loving friend who enjoys the company of her colleagues, while also seeking love within her reach and means. With a caring yet aloof personality and an adventurous nature, she brings a unique energy to the group. Note: Basic Rajasthani dialect preferred but not compulsory.

Remote / Work from home

No

Nudity required

No

Manju is the boss of the three henna artists working at the wedding. She has a strong personality with a sense of authority, yet she also exhibits motherly care for the girls working under her. With years of experience, Manju understands the challenges of societal status and its daily consequences. She has built a life of her own and has learned to find joy in the smallest things. Note: Basic Rajasthani dialect preferred but not compulsory.

Remote / Work from home

No

Nudity required

No

Riya is the bride at the wedding and the primary client Pari is assisting with makeup for. She is an upper-class woman with a strong sense of self and a friendly nature. As the center of attention, she wants everything to go according to plan but is unintentionally unaware of the power dynamics related to societal differences. With her own internal struggles, she presents a stark contrast to the staff working for her.

Remote / Work from home

No

Nudity required

No

Sonal is an independent, self-made professional makeup artist specializing in bridal makeup, fully aware of a bride's needs and demands. In the film, she is Pari’s boss, guiding her through her job. While she maintains a sugar-sweet demeanor with her clients and exudes a sense of authority with Pari, Sonal is far from the typical rude and ignorant boss. She has a strictly professional yet soft nature, firmly believing in the motto ‘the client is queen’.

Remote / Work from home

No

Nudity required

No

Bhagwant is the driver at the wedding, and he befriends one of the henna artists, becoming the group's supposed ‘lover’. He is a hopeless romantic and an amusing character, always respectful to the female staff while joining in on some of their adventures.

Remote / Work from home

No

Nudity required

No