Chaska -2020- Cinemadosti ~upd~ Jun 2026

Set against a grounded, urban backdrop, Chaska follows two close friends whose equation is built on late-night chai, inside jokes, and unwavering support. The problem arises when one of them starts developing feelings that the other isn't ready to acknowledge. The film beautifully uses the metaphor of a "chaska" (craving/addiction)—not for substances, but for a person's presence.

Chaska received positive feedback on the festival circuit for its sensitive portrayal of cross-generational dilemmas and tight craft given its short runtime. Critics highlighted the film’s emotional honesty and visual coherence. Chaska -2020- CinemaDosti

The lead cast includes Ritu Rai (as Nimrat), Sarmistha Poddar (as Deepa), and Shubhangi Sharma (as Simran). Set against a grounded, urban backdrop, Chaska follows

CinemaDosti has always celebrated stories that thrive on the chemistry between ordinary people, and Chaska (2020) fits right into that lane. Directed by an independent voice striving for authenticity, this film is a low-key, slice-of-life drama that tries to capture the "addiction" of a budding relationship—one that hovers dangerously between deep friendship and unspoken romance. Chaska received positive feedback on the festival circuit

2020