Wajood

We all deserve to be loved, don't we? WAJOOD (वजूद /وجود) is a powerful story about dreams, identity and daring to seek love, even when you are told you're not destined to receive it.This multiple award-winning short-film was written and directed by Vishal Srivastava. Synopsis - Wajood (Selfhood) revolves around a young hijra's (trans-woman) life, who seems to fancy an auto-rickshaw driver. When confronted by the elders of her community about her unrealistic expectations, she goes on a subconscious quest to know if somebody will ever fall in love with her. Or is it really as naive a thought as everyone around tells her? AWARDS: Winner - Riyad Wadia Best Emerging Indian Filmmaker at Kashish Mumbai Queer film festival, 2017 Best Film - LGBT Toronto Film Festival, 2017 Calcutta International Cult Film Festival - Outstanding Achievement Award International Online Web Fest (London) - Finalist Los Angeles Cinefest - Semi-finalist Caribbean Film Festival & Market - Semi-finalist