2024 | Documentary | Hindi | 8 mins.
‘Shab-Parak’ explores the often unseen world of Delhi’s night travel, told through the journey of the DTC bus 0543A. The bus runs from Anand Vihar to Kapashera Border, connecting the city’s farthest corners as the rest of Delhi sleeps. The film engages with the quiet solitude of the night commute, capturing the passengers’ experiences—from the anticipation of the bus to the long, soothing journey that lulls them to sleep, and the final arrival that brings them closer to home. Amidst the quiet of the city, passengers express their unease about other nighttime transport, and Shabbir, the bus driver, speaks of his sense of responsibility and care toward the travellers. ‘Shab-Parak’ offers a glimpse into the night bus service as an essential lifeline for a city that never truly sleeps—sustaining both its people and its heartbeat through the darkest hours.
Surbhi Dewan, Curator at ViewFinder, Saachibaat.com |