Kaalchakra (The Circle of Time) - Award Winning Time Travel Film (Stephen Hawking)
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Published on Oct 20, 2016
The multiple award winning film, Kaalchakra, takes its inspiration from a real-life experiment conducted by Professor Stephen Hawking in 2009 when he hosted a party for time-travelers. Best Film- Barcelona Planet Film Festival Best Film- Bollywood International Film Festival Best Film- Meliorist International Film Festival Best Director- Bangalore Shorts
International Film Festival Best Screenplay- Noida International Film Festival Best Screenplay- Meliorist International Film Festival Jury Award- Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival Silver Award- International Independent Film Awards Best Actor (Rohit Pareek) - Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival Best Actor (Kshitij Sharma) - Bollywood International
Film Festival Having consumed his entire adult life in trying to unravel the mysteries of time-travel, an ailing Professor Bakshi, aided by his foster daughter Veena, makes a desperate final attempt to prove his theories by organizing a party for time travellers… to be held in the past. Made on a budget of less than USD 100, Kaalchakra was shot
entirely on an iPhone 6 without the use of any professional gear by a small crew of 5. Rohit Pareek, a 24 year old actor played the role of the aged Professor Bakshi in the film. His makeup was done by his co-actor Deeya Dey who essays the character of Veena in the film. The film has won 8 International Awards till date including 2 Best Film Awards, One Best Director Award, 2 Best Actors Award and a Best Screenplay Award at various Film Festivals worldwide.