Boston, MA — In a strikingly raw and emotionally charged short film, Words of Rage, writer-director Hemant M. Pandya tackles a subject often left in the shadows of mental health discussions — anger.
Premiered under the banner of New Jersey-based production house Friday Films, the 26-minute English-language drama explores how repressed rage can fracture relationships, identity, and well-being. Shot entirely in Massachusetts and inspired by real-life incidents, the film follows the unraveling of Seema, a successful entrepreneur and mother, whose internal fury gradually upends her life.
At the center of the project is Seema Chaudhary, who not only plays the lead role but also serves as the film’s producer. A Boston-area legal professional with a growing presence in independent cinema, Chaudhary’s portrayal of a woman spiraling under the weight of suppressed emotion is both unflinching and empathetic.
“This project is deeply personal,” Chaudhary said. “We wanted to tell a story that reflects real inner battles — without judgment or stigma, just human truth. My hope is that this film opens hearts and sparks meaningful conversations around emotional well-being, empathy, and community support.”
Writer-director Pandya, whose career spans more than three decades in theatre and film, said the story was born out of introspection and lived experience. “We talk openly about depression and anxiety, but anger is often brushed aside as a personality flaw rather than a legitimate mental health concern,” he said. “This film aims to challenge that perception.”
Co-produced by Kunal Joshi of Edison, New Jersey, Words of Rage benefited from a tight-knit production team that focused on emotional authenticity. Cinematographer Nicholas Pietroniro and editor Karl Ryan Erikson contributed to the film’s intimate visual and narrative tone, while composer Simone Cilio created a score that underscores its emotional weight.
The ensemble cast includes Vernika Singh, Manish Dhall, Reshma Nair, and Subrata Das, portraying characters who reflect the cultural nuance and emotional tensions often present in immigrant communities. The film’s production design, led by Nita Pednekar, emphasizes the contrast between surface stability and internal turmoil — a recurring theme throughout the story.
Set against the backdrop of South Asian diaspora life in the United States, Words of Rage raises questions about how communities deal with emotional expression, especially from women. The film challenges viewers to consider whether anger, when ignored or stigmatized, becomes as destructive as the events that may have triggered it.
Words of Rage is currently being submitted to film festivals, with a teaser release expected soon. The team behind the film hopes it will spark broader conversations around mental health, emotional transparency, and healing through community.
“Not everyone gets a second chance like Seema,” Pandya noted. “This film is about what happens when, instead of walking away, someone chooses to walk with you through your rage.”
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