Director Krishna Kumar Shukla

“On Hold” explores the quiet, internal struggles of a common man navigating life in a fast, unforgiving city. I was interested in capturing a moment where everything appears normal on the surface, yet internally, a person is slowly falling apart. The film uses phone calls as a narrative device, reflecting how modern life is shaped by conversations driven by responsibility, pressure, and expectation. The chaos of Mumbai mirrors the protagonist’s inner turmoil, creating a contrast between the external noise and internal isolation.