Pratibha Das

An enigmatic creature arrives from an undisclosed realm, driven by an insatiable curiosity to explore human emotions. It embarks on a captivating journey to learn about love, sadness, self-discovery, and acceptance, unlearning societal norms and prejudices. The film challenges viewers to reevaluate their beliefs, ultimately offering a compelling story of embracing the unknown to find profound truths in a complex world.

Jokhini is a short fantasy horror film, revolving around the tale of a pregnant woman in her twenties and her encounter with a female demon-like creature, popularly known as Jokhini in Assamese legends and folklore. Malaya, a twenty-seven-year-old woman married to the love of her life Maharnav, is pregnant with their first child. She is often left to dwell in her veil of solitude throughout her pregnancy journey and is often met with disturbing thoughts and hallucinations The story turns dark when the age-old animosity between two legends, the Jokhini and the demon comes to light and the uncanny repercussions that follow.