To prove why it is , let us do a side-by-side comparison with a generic top-trending short film on a rival app (e.g., Raat Ka Saya or Gumrah ).

The story begins at an exclusive masquerade ball hosted by Rivaan to celebrate his latest skyscraper. Amidst the champagne and jazz, he spots a woman, Meher, wearing a mask from a past he tried to bury. Meher was the aspiring artist he left behind years ago to pursue his billionaire dreams.

Let’s talk craft. Saya e Ishq cost approximately ₹18 lakhs to make—a fraction of a Bollywood song. Yet, it looks like a ₹5 crore film.