Ivan Bhargava

Anxiety is a fragile but ever-so-powerful thread of fear that lingers in our lives. “Peeroblem” is a short film, revolving around a student who suffers from anxiety problems. One night after accidently overdosing on his anxiety medication, he begins to experience a lot of dejavu’s. Only to later discover that peeing makes him relive the same day over and over again. His attempt to live the day without peeing leads to various humorous shenanigans. Escalating situations further increase his anxiety, problems, and bladder capacity.

As the candle snuffed out, he vanished for everyone except one. In the mysterious aftermath of their friend Kanav's suicide, Ivan becomes fixated on a candle's shadow, convinced it holds clues to Kanav's death. As Ivan digs deeper into the shadow's cryptic messages, tensions rise among the group, leading to a gripping confrontation that unveils shocking truths. But as Ivan edges closer to the truth, he risks losing himself in the darkness that surrounds Kanav's demise.

A college student Ivan navigates life with a fractured psyche, keeping his darker alter ego buried beneath layers of repression. But when relentless bullying from his so-called friends escalates beyond endurance, a simmering rage awakens the shadowy side within him. Bound by toxic bonds masquerading as friendship, Ivan becomes increasingly isolated — his connections only deepen his sense of disconnection. What starts as a desire for solitude spirals into a sinister battle for control, as Ivan’s alter ego takes matters into his own hands.

He got into IIITB. That was supposed to be the hard part. Now, three years later, he’s just another face in the crowd, drowning in a sea of DSA, half-finished projects, and the crushing belief that he doesn't belong. As the terrifying drumbeat of placement season grows louder, the world around him begins to move to a strange, anxious rhythm. He must confront the final interview and find a way to change his tune before it's too late.