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Naseeruddin Shah, Civic Studio Back Sharib Hashmi-Starrer Short ‘It’s Only 47°C’
Written and directed by Tej Sisodia, the short explores climate inequality through the life of its central character, traffic constable Laxman Chaubey.
Actor Naseeruddin Shah and Anushka Shah–led Civic Studio has backed actor Sharib Hashmi’s latest short film, It’s Only 47°C. Offering an intimate portrait of climate inequality in urban India, the film will be screened at the first edition of Mumbai Climate Week (MCW), India’s first platform dedicated to accelerating climate action across Mumbai.
Written and directed by Tej Sisodia, with Harish Borah attached as executive producer, the short explores climate inequality through the life of its central character, traffic constable Laxman Chaubey. The film is anchored by a powerful poem by Swanand Kirkire.
Talking about backing the short, Naseeruddin Shah said, “I would not think twice before supporting such a project because it is made out of such honest concern and conviction.”
Set against an unforgiving urban heatwave, It’s Only 47°C follows a traffic constable whose everyday routine reveals how extreme heat is endured very differently across class lines. "Through quiet, observational moments, the film reveals the invisible labour and physical toll borne by those most exposed to rising temperatures," a note from the makers read.
Civic Studio, known for producing films such as Gurinder Chadha’s Christmas Karma and the UK’s Oscar entry Santosh, will mark its presence at the event as Climate Media Innovators with It’s Only 47°C. The short is part of the studio’s larger effort to use compelling storytelling to spark public engagement and drive climate awareness and action, according to a note from the makers.
Anushka Shah, CEO and founder of Civic Studio, said, “As Civic Studio, we came onboard to produce this film because of its stark reminder that heat doesn’t affect the rich and the poor equally. The film is part of our larger slate of climate change stories aimed at galvanising urgent climate action.”
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Tej Sisodia, Naseeruddin Shah, Harish Borah and Akshata Samant, and will be moderated by filmmaker Devashish Makhija.