‘Two Steps’ follows powerful message of “Reunion ends in reckoning” with Maya Angelou’s quote “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” at its core.
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Boston, MA
The much-anticipated short film Two Steps has officially wrapped production, with excitement mounting ahead of its Christmas 2025 release. A collaboration between Seema Chaudhary Productions, Aashita Shekhar Productions, and Friday Films, the project is helmed by debut director Nita Pednekar and penned by writer-filmmaker Hemant M. Pandya.
When two childhood friends, Jo and Seema, reunite in Boston after years of silence, what begins as a tender reconnection soon reopens buried wounds. Two Steps is a woman-centric tale of reunion and reckoning, where memories of bullying collide with the present — and a single night change everything.
Two Steps follows the emotional journey of Jo Mehra and Seema Desai, two women bound by a complicated past. As teenagers, their friendship was fractured by bullying, guilt, and silence. Now, years later, they cross paths at a chance gathering in Boston.
The reunion begins with warmth, nostalgia, and fragile laughter — but as the night deepens, unresolved emotions surface, and the old power dynamics between them return in unexpected ways. What starts as an attempt to rediscover lost friendship transforms into a profound reckoning with their past and with each other.
Rooted in Maya Angelou’s immortal words — “People will never forget how you made them feel” — Two Steps is a haunting exploration of memory, womanhood, and the indelible marks left by the choices we make.
A Story Beyond the Screen
At its core, Two Steps is more than a film — it is a statement of women’s strength, artistry, and resilience in cinema. The narrative is woman-centric, layered with emotional truth, depth, and power.
At the helm is director Nita Pednekar, boldly stepping into her debut with courage and clarity. Supporting her vision are producers Seema Chaudhary and Aashita Shekhar, whose determination and creativity anchored the project from start to finish.
Together, this trio demonstrates that women’s voices are not only essential in storytelling, but transformative. Two Steps celebrates resilience, creativity, and the ability of women to break barriers while offering fresh perspectives to the film industry.
The Courage of New Beginnings
For director Nita Pednekar, the film marks her directorial debut — a leap of faith guided by heart and vision:
“Dreams have a way of testing us, but today one step becomes real. With gratitude, excitement, and a little nervousness, I step onto set for the very first time as a director. May this journey be full of learning, creativity, and magic. Here’s to beginnings!”
A Writer’s Journey
For writer Hemant M. Pandya, Two Steps is the result of sleepless nights, deep reflection, and a collective spirit:
“This has been a journey filled with passion, creativity, long nights, and teamwork. My heartfelt thanks to the cast and crew — each of you stood by through every moment and made this possible. Special thanks to Nita, Seema, and Aashita for being the backbone of this project. Together, we’ve created something meaningful, and I cannot wait to share it with the world.”
The Ensemble
The emotional weight of Two Steps is brought to life by a talented ensemble:
Seema Chaudhary, Aashita Shekhar, Vernika Singh, Aarna Shekhar, Aleysha Sen, Trisha Iyer, Rajeev Nohria, Abhishek Singh, Raj Gupta, Raju Singla, Lana Israel, Manish Dhall, Shilpi Alagh, Gopika Narula, Seema Arora, Lakshmi Puranik, Manisha Parwani, Abhishek Arora, Anirudh Doli, Cini, Eshani Shah, Kajal Kaushik, Priyanka Duggar, Sonali Khond, Arun Khond, Ramya Kotagiri.
The Crew Behind the Vision
- Director – Nita Pednekar
- Writer – Hemant M. Pandya
- Producers – Aashita Shekhar, Seema Chaudhary
- Cinematographer – Nicholas Pietroniro
- Editor – Karl Rayan Erikson
- Sound Recordist – Colin Keyes
- Additional Writing – Ritika B.
- Executive Producers – Vijay Raj Singh, Ashutosh Shekhar
- Production Manager – Rajeev Nohria
- Hair & Make-up – Ramya Kotagiri
- Assistant Camera – Kat Holm
- Gaffer – Wes Ortiz
Special Thanks: City of Boston, Boston Police Department, Raju Singla, Raj Gupta, and the generous support of Raj Mahal for providing an unforgettable filming location.
Producers’ Reflections
Seema Chaudhary:
“From concept to final shot, Two Steps has been a true team effort — driven by purpose, trust, and vision. Working alongside the brilliant Nita and visionary Hemant has been an immensely rewarding journey.”
Aashita Shekhar:
“As a producer and actor, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. Under Nita’s and Hemant’s vision, the soul of this film has taken flight. What we’ve built together is not just a film, but a story that will linger in hearts long after the screen fades.”
Coming This Christmas
Two Steps is more than cinema — it is a story of hearts meeting, choices reckoning, and emotions remembered.
With filming complete, the project enters post-production ahead of its Christmas 2025 release.
When the lights dim and the screen awakens, Two Steps will not just tell a story — it will immerse you in one. This Christmas, take a journey of reunion and reckoning that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
