Shubh Labh (Good luck and prosperity)

Production Company
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Producer(s)
Tanishiqa Gupta
Director(s)
Tanishiqa Gupta
Casting Director(s): 
Tanishiqa Gupta, Aryaman Yadav
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

This is a volunteer role for a student thesis project. Crafty and food provided on set! Great team and work environment.

Audition Location
Emily Carr University campus
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Late Nov or Early Dec
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Metro Vancouver
Submission Deadline
Friday, October 31, 2025
Submission Instructions

In person Auditions. Please tanishiqagupta03@gmail.com to schedule.

Project Synopsis
Bhavesh is a middle aged man living with his son and wife. He feels lost as an immigrant in Canada. One day his son brings home his Girlfriend to introduce her to the parents. To Bhavesh's dismay, his wife takes an immediate liking to the girl, despite her being Muslim. He is forced to face his prejudices. After some arguments and dysfunction, they come together to celebrate Diwali as a family.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

Short film, student film.
Genre - drama. 

Character 1
Bhavesh
Age
50s
Gender
Male
Description
South Asian/ Indian. Must be fluent in Hindi and English. Knowing Punjabi an added bonus. Character traits: Easily lets his emotions get the better of him; primarily anger and frustration. has a hard time expressing or understanding his feelings. Saurabh's father, and Asha's husband.
Character 2
Asha
Age
Late 40s, early 50s
Gender
Female
Description
South Asian/ Indian. Must be fluent in Hindi and English. Knowing Punjabi an added bonus. Character traits: Resilient and reflective, she is the glue that holds the family together. Not afraid to speak her mind. Saurabh's mother and Bhavesh's wife.
Character 3
Saurabh
Age
early 20s
Gender
Male
Description
South Asian/ Indian. Must be fluent in Hindi and English. Knowing Punjabi an added bonus. Bhavesh and Asha's son. Character traits: Questions how he has been raised and what he believes. He has a strong desire to decide right from wrong for himself. A Balanced mix of his parents; he is firm and empathetic as needed. Defends his Mother and his Girlfriend Zarina (respects women).