Short Synopsis

Karam, ten years old, fakes his exam results to get a new pair of shoes from his father. But when he loses them at a wedding, despair drives him to steal another pair. Soon, he learns that karma has the power to catch up with us all.

Statement of intent

The laws of karma are a philosophy deeply rooted in Indian culture. The title “Karam’s Shoes” has a double meaning: “Karam’s Shoes” and “The Shoes of Karma.” The story begins with “Karam’s Shoes” – Karam’s quest for a new pair of shoes – and ends with “The Shoes of Karma” – the consequences of his actions, reflecting the laws of karma as explained in the Bhagavad Gita. By telling this story through the eyes of children – our future citizens and those of tomorrow – I aim to convey a valuable moral lesson: “What you sow, you shall reap,” and promote a better world while entertaining the audience.