Directed by debutant Priyanka Banerjee, Devi highlights nine actors Kajol, Shruti Hassan, Neha Dhupia, Neena Kulkarni, Mukta Barve, Sandhya Mhatre, Rama Joshi, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashaswini Dayama. It is maybe the first short film that has a cast of 9 actors and its first look is very effective. The first look of Devi is out and it sees the whole cast in various expressions. Devi is the account of nine oppressed women, from various strata of society, living a little room, looked with the difficulty of sharing their space and stories in a country all too used to tragedy and pain.
Shot in only two days, Devi marks Kajol and Shruti Haasan's first-ever short film. Sharing her excitement about being a part of the short film, Shruti Haasan stated, "I loved the concept of the film when I heard it. We often talk about sisterhood and how women need to stand with each other. Devi highlights that aspect in such a lovely way, with such a powerful message. It's disturbingly poignant and that's why I knew I had to be part of it, and I couldn't have found a more perfect film to make my debut on the digital platform."
On the other hand, Kajol says, "I couldn't have chosen a better subject than Devi for my first short film. It's a powerful statement, written very well by Priyanka. It's a poignant film, one that needs to be shared with the world, especially today. My character, Jyoti, is vastly different from me in many ways, but uncannily we share a lot too. In today's times when gender discrimination, abuse, and violence is being spoken about vociferously, films like Devi are far more relevant and I am glad to have got the opportunity to participate."
