Breaking the silence on mental health, ‘8 AM Metro’ arrives on Prime Video, starring Saiyami Kher and Gulshan Devaiah. This poignant indie film transforms a simple metro ride into a canvas for raw human emotion.
Saiyami Kher marked the streaming launch with an Instagram post featuring the duo’s poster. ‘This film carried profound feelings,’ she wrote. ‘Raj Arjun directed with complete faith, and the script resonated with my soul long after reading it.’ She lauded Gulshan’s portrayal as exquisitely calm and enduring.
Eschewing glamour for genuineness, the production connected directly with audiences sans hype. Though its May 11, 2023, cinema release drew middling responses, the narrative and music struck a chord.
Directed by Raj Arjun, the story unfolds around two strangers in the morning metro. Sharing a coach sparks familiarity, weaving their lives through shared pain and unexpected kinship amid mental health challenges.
‘Grateful for your love that carried it forward,’ Saiyami expressed. ‘Stream it on Prime Video for a reflective journey.’
This release underscores OTT’s role in reviving niche films, amplifying voices on taboo subjects. ‘8 AM Metro’ invites introspection, proving quiet tales can echo loudly in collective consciousness.