1 / 7Created as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Unpaused (2020) featured short films by Raj & DK, Nikkhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Avinash Arun, and Nitya Mehra, highlighting stories of hope and survival during lockdown. The second installment, Unpaused: Naya Safar (2022), continued the theme of resilience, with directors Ruchir Arun, Shikha Makan, Nagraj Manjule, Ayappa KM, and Nupur Asthana.2 / 7Curated by some of Bollywood’s most celebrated filmmakers, Lust Stories (2018) featured Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, and Dibakar Banerjee, tackling the theme of intimacy in modern India. The sequel, Lust Stories 2 (2023), saw another powerhouse lineup with R. Balki, Konkona Sen Sharma, Sujoy Ghosh, and Amit Ravindernath Sharma, once again exploring the complexities of human relationships. 3 / 7For lovers of horror, Ghost Stories was an exciting collaboration between Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, and Dibakar Banerjee, the same team behind Lust Stories. Each director brought a chilling take on supernatural and psychological horror, delivering eerie narratives that left audiences on edge. 4 / 7Inspired by the beloved Modern Love series, the Mumbai edition brought together six distinct filmmakers—Hansal Mehta, Vishal Bhardwaj, Shonali Bose, Dhruv Sehgal, Nupur Asthana, and Alankrita Shrivastava—each presenting heartfelt stories on love, relationships, and identity, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai. 5 / 7A tribute to legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, this anthology featured four contemporary adaptations of his short stories. Helmed by Srijit Mukherji, Vasan Bala, and Abhishek Chaubey, Ray offered a mix of noir, psychological drama, and satire, showcasing Ray’s timeless storytelling in a fresh, modern format. 6 / 7Bringing together acclaimed directors Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and Rima Das, My Melbourne is a powerful anthology set against the multicultural backdrop of Melbourne. Each filmmaker presents a unique story inspired by true incidents, exploring themes of identity, race, gender, and resilience. The film is set to release in India on March 14, 2025. 7 / 7This anthology, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, delved into unconventional human emotions and relationships. With short films directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Kayoze Irani, Shashank Khaitan, and Raj Mehta, Ajeeb Daastaans explored themes of class divide, patriarchy, and forbidden love.