Load Shedding(2015)

Load Shedding is a nostalgic film set in 1990s Kolkata that captures the simple beauty of everyday life during power cuts. The story unfolds in an era when electricity shortages were routine, yet the city's residents found unexpected magic in the darkness. Neighbors gathered on streets and rooftops, families huddled together indoors, and fleeting moments became treasured memories. The film explores how constraints bred creativity and connection—how people lived fully despite, or perhaps because of, the limitations imposed by load shedding. Through intimate scenes and genuine emotion, Load Shedding celebrates a bygone time when human interaction mattered more than modern convenience. It's a tender portrait of Kolkata's spirit and a meditation on what we've lost in our rush toward constant connectivity.