An Indian Immigrant’s faith is tested by a freak accident, leaving him nothing but God and a vibrant imagination on his side.
Smar, a young Indian immigrant, is thrust into a harsh American city after a freak accident. Caught between vivid memories of home and the brutal present, he’s haunted by a childhood myth of a 10-headed demon. As memories, myth, and reality intertvine, Smar scavenges to survive and clings to his fading art. He spirals into a surreal journey through identity, faith, and the complexity of the American dream.
Written, directed, edited, and co-produced by: Mrugesh Thakor
Co-Producers: Sanjay Chouhan, Tim Bohrman, Kaashvi Agarwal, Aaron Hu
Director of Photography - USA - Aaron Hu, India - Gaurav Sharma
Production Design - USA - Nick Stapp, India - David Soares
Original music by - Jairaj Kulkarni at Prayaag Studio
Sound Designed by - Adil Nadaf at Otave Studios
Color - Ben Tillinghast
Developed under the guidance of the Gotham's 2024 career development program and Pratt Institute Film/Video
As a filmmaker, I’m drawn to stories where memory and reality, myth and modernity collide, especially through a magical surrealist lens, which I believe mirrors the immigrant experience. Color of God grew from a personal reflection on displacement, faith, and survival in an indifferent world.
Raised in India on vivid myths of gods and demons, I moved to the U.S. and was struck by its materialism and alienation. This contrast shaped both Smar’s journey and my own, between abundance and erasure, myth and marginalization.
Filming in the U.S. captured the quiet struggle of immigrants like me. Returning to my hometown in India brought back a world of color and shared myths. Making this film felt like stitching together two parts of myself.
Color of God blends psychological realism with magical elements, weaving a sensory exploration of trauma, memory, and resilience. It’s a deeply personal story, but I hope it resonates universally, as a testament to the quiet endurance that defines so many of us.
Color of God - narrative psychological drama - short film - 16:9 Digital - 13 mins 40 seconds - currently in it's festival run.
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