As Palkon Pe continues its shoot in Bhopal, one character emerges as the emotional fulcrum of the story — a father torn between conditioning, family, and the law. Rahul Mittra, who essays the role, calls it the most challenging part of his career so far.

The movie, written and directed by filmmaker Niddhish Puuzhakkal, of  The Undertaker fame, is known for bringing a psychologist’s insight to visual storytelling in his projects. Palkon Pe is a social commentary on divorce, gender equality, sexuality, and mental health. Mittra says the makers were clear about the film’s relevance.