Movies
“Date with A A.I”: A heartwarming journey where technology meets emotion
Mumbai: RVCJ Media, presents “Date with A A.I.,” as a heart-touching short film set in the year 2042, where technology and love intertwine in a unique way. This emotionally charged narrative explores father-son relationships and the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“In ‘Date with A.A.I,’ we aimed to push the boundaries of storytelling by seamlessly blending AI technology with genuine human emotions. This visually stunning masterpiece showcases the exceptional creativity and dedication of the RVCJ team. We extend our sincere appreciation to Aaj Tak’s AI anchor Sana for her appearance,” said RVCJ Digital Media co-founder and CRO A. Aziz Khan.
Aaj Tak’s first virtual news anchor, Sana, adds a unique dimension to the video, promising an enjoyable viewing experience.
The story follows Ankuj, a young man celebrating his 23rd birthday, feeling neglected by his widowed father, Dr. Avinash, immersed in a Mars mission. In a world where AI has replaced friends with “Bestie Bots,” Ankuj’s only companion is R.K (Ramu Kaka), the house AI.
A twist of fate leads to a heartwarming reunion between Ankuj and his father, fueled by futuristic technology that allows Ankuj to interact with his late mother, Rachna, through “Project Rachna.” This awe-inspiring moment blurs reality and the virtual world, showcasing technology’s immense potential.
“Date with A.A.I” is more than a short film; it explores AI’s impact on humanity, the loneliness stemming from a lack of human interaction, and the redefinition of love through artificial intelligence. The project also features an exclusive song crafted for this narrative.
Watch “Date with A.A.I” on RVCJ Media’s YouTube channel, RVCJ Media Youtube link where technology meets emotion, and the intricate bonds of family find resolution through the brilliance of AI.
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Remembering Gyan Sahay, the lens behind film, television and advertising
From a puppet rabbit selling poppadums to Hindi cinema, he framed it all.
MUMBAI: There are careers, and then there are canvases. Gyan Sahay, the veteran cinematographer, director, and producer who passed away on 10 March 2026 in Mumbai, had one of the latter. Over several decades in the Indian film and television industry, he turned lenses, lights, and the occasional puppet rabbit into something approaching art.
A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, Sahay built his reputation as a director of photography across a career that stretched from the early 1970s all the way to the digital age. He was the kind of craftsman who understood that a well-composed shot is not merely a technical achievement but a quiet act of storytelling.
For most Indians of a certain age, however, Sahay will forever be the man behind the rabbit. His direction of the iconic long-running television commercial for Lijjat Papad, featuring its now-legendary puppet bunny, gave the country one of its most cheerfully persistent advertising images. It was the sort of work that sneaks into the national subconscious and takes up permanent residence.
His big-screen credits as cinematographer include Anokhi Pehchan (1972), Pagli (1974), Pas de Deux (1981), and Hum Farishte Nahin (1988). In 1999, he stepped behind a different kind of camera altogether, making his directorial debut with Sar Ankhon Par, a drama that featured Vikas Bhalla and Shruti Ulfat, with a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan for good measure.
On television, Sahay was particularly prized for his command of multi-camera production setups, a skill that made him a go-to technician for large-scale shows and reality programmes. In an industry that has never been especially patient with complexity, he was the calm hand on the rig.
In later life, Sahay turned teacher. He participated regularly in masterclasses and Digi-Talks, often hosted by organisations such as Bharatiya Chitra Sadhna, sharing hard-won wisdom on cinematography, the comedy of timing in a shot, and the sweeping changes brought by the shift from celluloid to digital. He was also said to have been involved in a project concerning a biographical film on Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy.
Tributes from the film industry poured in following the news of his passing, with colleagues remembering him as a senior cameraman who served as a rare bridge between two entirely different eras of Indian cinema. That is, perhaps, the finest thing one can say of any craftsman: he kept up, and he brought others along with him.
