‘Highway Nights’ spreads message of humanity, education, says Prakash Jha on his new short film

Jul 21, 2023

Mumbai, July 21 (ANI): Filmmaker Prakash Jha, whose short film ‘Highway Nights,’ is streaming on an OTT platform, spoke about it in detail and also shared the movie's social message. Speaking to ANI, Prakash Jha said, “Shubham Singh directed the 20-22-minute short film. When he handed me the script, I fell in love with it because it is a really simple narrative about a truck driver who goes on the highway and how he meets a girl, and how his relationship with her is defined in one night and until they both start understanding one other and getting each other's support.” “It gives the message of humanity and education. Even the truck driver considers education, and it is always on his mind that his daughter is so brilliant, and that this girl, too, should receive an education to improve her life,” he added. The story of the short film revolves around a truck driver, Seetaram, who mmeets a sex worker, Manju on a highway and they both develop a bond during their journey.‘Highway Nights’, directed by Shubham Singh and starring Prakash Jha.