Richa Chadha shared her thoughts on the film, emphasizing the power of cinema to change perspectives. “Cinema is powerful because it can shift perspectives
Actor couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are presenting the LGBTQ+ relationship drama Taps, a short film that celebrates the spirit of love. Released in February, the month of Valentine’s, the film aims to resonate with audiences by telling a heartfelt story of love, identity, and self-acceptance.
Directed by Arvind Caulagi and produced by National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria, Taps has already garnered attention at prestigious film festivals and is now set to reach a wider audience through YouTube. The film is produced in collaboration with KASHISH Film Festival and Lotus Visual Productions.
Richa Chadha shared her thoughts on the film, emphasizing the power of cinema to change perspectives. “Cinema is powerful because it can shift perspectives. Taps is one of those stories that gently yet powerfully peels back the layers of identity, love, and self-acceptance. To support a film that does it right is a privilege,” she said. “We want people to open their hearts a little more. Watch Taps with your partner, your friends, yourself, let it move you, let it stay with you.”
Starring debutant Ullas Samrat and Rohit Mehra, Taps presents an intimate look at how a couple navigates their way back to each other. For Ali and Richa, both advocates for inclusivity, bringing this film to a global stage is about amplifying underrepresented voices.
Ali Fazal added, “Love has always been painted in broad strokes—roses, candlelight, grand gestures. But love is so much more than that. Taps captures something intimate, raw, and real. We felt strongly that a film like this deserved to be seen by as many people as possible.”
Taps is produced by Sudhanshu Saria’s Four Line Entertainment, in collaboration with the KASHISH Arts Foundation and Lotus Visual Production.
