YEH HAWAYEIN BHI KUCH KEHTI HAI
(Even the Winds Say Something)
One evening. One lake. Two strangers who refuse to let the other disappear.
A quiet, deeply human film about loneliness, companionship, and the invisible ways people hold space for each other.
About the Film
Yeh Hawayein Bhi Kuch Kehti Hai is a restrained and intimate Hindi film that explores emotional invisibility and the silent need for companionship.
Set over the course of a single evening by a city lake, the film follows Amar and Umar, two strangers who arrive alone, each carrying unspoken burdens. Without explanations or confessions, they begin to recognise something fragile in each other and, in their own quiet ways, ensure that the other is not left alone.
The film avoids dramatic expression and instead stays with observation, silence, and presence. It is less about what is said and more about what is held back.
At its core lies a simple human truth. It is not good for any of us to be alone.
Even The Winds Say Something
The film is based on the book titled, “Even The Winds Say Something,” by Melwyn Williams.
Logline
On a crowded evening by a city lake, two strangers carrying unspoken intentions toward death recognise something familiar in each other and spend the night trying to save the other, never admitting the truth about themselves.
Synopsis
Set over the course of a single evening, Yeh Hawayein Bhi Kuch Kehti Hai follows Amar and Umar, two young men who arrive separately at a lakeside promenade in New Delhi. The space is ordinary, social, and alive with people, yet faintly burdened with unspoken histories.
Both men linger, observe, and repeat their movements around the lake, quietly assessing the environment without speaking to anyone. A public incident involving another suicide attempt disrupts the evening and alters the emotional atmosphere.
Later, circumstance brings Amar and Umar together at a crowded tea stall. Through cautious conversation, shared memories, silences, and walking side by side, each begins to sense the other’s unspoken distress. Neither confesses anything. Instead, each tries, gently and indirectly, to ensure the other is not left alone.
By the end of the night, phone numbers are exchanged, a simple message is sent, and both men leave separately, alive. Not because life has been solved, but because for one evening, it was shared.
This is not a story of rescue through revelation, but of survival through mere presence.
Director’s Note
Yeh Hawayein Bhi Kuch Kehti Hai is a film about two people who never say what they are thinking, and yet understand each other completely.
This film is not about suicide.
It is about intervention.
I have made this film because loneliness today often hides in plain sight, within crowds, routine conversations, and people who appear composed and functional. Despair does not always announce itself. Often, it waits quietly to be noticed.
Amar and Umar do not heal each other. They do not find solutions. They do not promise recovery. They simply refuse to let the other be alone for one evening. And sometimes, that is enough.
The film’s visual language is restrained and observational. The camera witnesses rather than explains. Sound is environmental. Silence is treated as presence. There is no background score guiding emotion, only footsteps, wind, voices, and ordinary life.
This film trusts its audience.
Nothing is explained. Nothing is declared.
What remains unsaid is the story.
Why This Film Matters
India sees over 1.7 lakh suicide deaths every year. Many of these are linked to loneliness and emotional distress that often go unseen.
These moments rarely unfold dramatically. They happen quietly, in public spaces, in everyday life.
This film does not attempt to explain or sensationalise. Instead, it focuses on something far simpler and often overlooked: presence.
The act of not leaving someone alone.
Film Approach
This is not a loud film.
It is an observational, slow, and intimate cinematic experience.
The storytelling is built on:
- Silence rather than dialogue
- Presence rather than action
- Emotional restraint rather than dramatic release
The intention is to allow the audience to experience, not be instructed.
Current Status
The film has completed principal photography and is now in post production.
- Shoot completed
- Rough cut assembled
- Editing refinement in progress
- Sound design and background score in development
- Colour grading and final mastering upcoming
The film is being prepared for:
- Film festival submissions
- Curated screenings
- Conversation-led engagements
Cast
Amar Sharma
Actor: William Melwyn
Umar Khan
Actor: Shourya Thakur
Tea Vendor
Actor: Umar Raza Khan
Street Singer
Actor: Abhishek Shyam
Couple in Love
Actors: Nilesh Dubey & Astha Jain
Crew
Writer, Lyricist and Director
Melwyn Williams
Director of Photography
Antonio Michael
Producers
Executive Producer
Rajesh Kumar
Executive Producer
Anup Hiwale
Executive Producer
Sarosh Jayapalan
Implementation Partners
Prerna Film Productions
Supporters & Contributors
This film is being brought to completion through the support of individuals who believe in humane and thoughtful storytelling.
We gratefully acknowledge the early supporters who have come on board at this stage.
Associate Producers
Manish Singh (India)
Rixy Johnson (Ireland)
Manoj K Sharma (India)
Uday Shankar Ganguly (India)
Mukunda Khatiwada (USA)
Shailesh Kumar (USA)
Jose Abraham (India)
Manoj Mannathe (Ireland)
Manish Wadhwa (India)
Shola Delip (United Kingdom)
Names will be updated as the film progresses.
Support the Film
This film needs your support. The film is currently in its final stage of post production.
We are inviting a small group of individuals to come on board as supporters and associate producers as we complete the film and take it forward to festivals and screenings. All contributors are acknowledged in the film credits and associated with the film’s journey.
You can support at any level. Your contribution is not about funding a project. It is about standing beside a story that believes nobody should feel alone.
How Contributions Are Routed
Contributions from within India are routed through Bahumukhi Kalakaar Sangam and may be eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G, as applicable.
Support from overseas may be routed through MSAF.
WHY WE ARE CROWDFUNDING?
Rather than depending on a few large cheques, we are building this film together; through small, meaningful contributions from people who believe in humane storytelling.
Every contribution directly supports:
- Artists and technicians
- Ethical filmmaking practices
- A film designed to spark conversations around companionship, empathy, and emotional invisibility.
JOIN THE GROWING CIRCLE
This film is being built one supporter at a time.
Every new name strengthens this journey, and inspires the next person to step forward.
If this story resonates with you, we invite you to stand with us.
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MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
The film moves forward with every contribution, regardless of size.
Contributions from Indian sources are routed through Bahumukhi Kalakaar Sangam (BKS) and may be eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G, as applicable.
Supporters from overseas may contribute via MSAF.
You Can Make Financial Contributions below:
You can find both the banking details below:
Bahumukhi Kalakaar Sangam
Account Number: 2402256763026578
Account Type: Current Account
IFSC: AUBL0002567
Bank Name: AU Small Finance Bank
G-8 Vikaspuri Branch, New Delhi 110018
UPI ID : merchant1530592.augp@aubank
MSAF
Account Number: 41789629184
Account Type: Current Acount
IFSC: SBIN0003421
SWIFT CODE: SBININBB233
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Hari Nagar Branch, New Delhi, India.
PIN – 110064.
UPI ID : msaf9184@sbi
After making your contribution, kindly share your name and contact details for credit confirmation.
Once you have made a financial contribution, kindly please send in your details so that we can provide you with tax-saving credentials. If you would like to know any additional details or would like to discuss this further, we would be happy to share more.
Contact Us
For queries, clarifications, or support:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss support personally, feel free to reach out.
Bahumukhi Kalakaar Sangam
Email: info@bhartiyakalakaar.com / bahumukhikalakaarsangam@gmail.com
Phone: +91 85950 90941
Final Note
These rewards are designed to reflect the spirit of the film — presence, acknowledgement, and dialogue, rather than material exchange.
Support is valued not for its size, but for the trust it represents.
