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KISS , is a 15-minute science fiction drama in Hindi, written and directed by Indian Screenwriter Varun Grover, marking his directorial debut. The short film premiered at the 22nd New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) held from May 7 to May 14, 2022.The film was also screened at 13th Bengaluru International Film Festival 2022, Beijing Queer Film Festival 2022  and 14th IDSFFK 2022 .The film is produced by Sanita Chittilappilly and Anto Chittilappilly through their production company Newton Cinema. Anurag Kashyap is the executive producer of the film. It features Adarsh Gaurav, Swanand Kirkire, Ashwath Bhatt and Shubhrajyoti Barat as lead cast of this film.

Plot
At a preview theatre, a young filmmaker waits in the hope of getting his new sci-fi drama certified with 'no cuts' by the conservative men of the Indian Censor Board. The board finds a particular kissing scene in the film beyond the duration stipulated by official, orthodox rules. As the filmmaker and board members argue over the length of the kiss, the laws of physics disintegrate around them.

Cast
Adarsh Gaurav as Sam

Swanand Kirkire as Salil Aabid

Shubhrajyoti Barat as Ramesh Chauhan