Nipaniya(Dropless)

Anamika Pal / Short Fiction / Hindi, Kannauji / India / 19:55 / 2025

During a family funeral, Preeti, a middle-class daughter-in-law, faces a crisis when her breast milk dries up, leaving her 4-month-old baby hungry. Desperate, she drinks a glass of undiluted milk—an act deemed a domestic sin under the prevailing social norms.

Cast & Crew: 

  • Director, Writer:Anamika Pal
  • Producer:Gauri Maheshram
  • Cast:Ishita Joshi, Tiyasa Biswas, Suhasini Dighe, Shatabadi Banik, Barun Nag, Rupsha Bhattacharjee, Rupanjali Roy, Vijaylaxmi Mohata
  • DoP: Disha SharmaEditor: Rani Bed Banshi

Director’s Bio

Anamika Pal is an aspiring filmmaker studying at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata. Her passion for film viewing and its impact on audiences has driven her to pursue filmmaking. She recognises the powerful role of the audiovisual medium in shaping societal consciousness, a realisation shaped by her own experiences. Through her work, she aims to contribute to societal change and her personal growth.