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{{Infobox film
| name = Ouch
| director = [[Neeraj Pandey]]
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| starring = [[Manoj Bajpayee]]<br>[[Pooja Chopra]]
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| runtime = 15 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
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'''''Ouch''''' is a 2016 [[Hindi]] [[Black comedy|dark comedy]] short film directed by [[Neeraj Pandey]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghosh |first=Sankhayan |date=2016-11-02 |title=Review: Neeraj Pandey’s short film ‘Ouch’ |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/sVXNjPlg545kGM5Q16ZIyN/Review-Neeraj-Pandeys-short-film-Ouch.html |access-date= |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> starring [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and former miss India [[Pooja Chopra]].<ref name="firstpost.com">{{Cite web |date=2016-10-26 |title=Manoj Bajpayee's short film Ouch! has a humourous take on extra-marital affairs-Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/neeraj-pandeys-short-film-ouch-has-a-humourous-take-on-extra-marital-affairs-3073324.html |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-26 |title=Manoj Bajpayee Starrer Short Film Ouch Is Winning Everyone's Heart |url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/manoj-bajpai-starrer-short-film-ouch-is-winning-everyones-heart-1305253.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Roshmila |date=2016-10-26 |title=SHORT FILM REVIEW: OUCH |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/film-reviews/short-film-review-ouch/cid5010782.htm |access-date= |website=punemirror.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Premise ==
The story centers on Priya (Pooja) and Vinay (Manoj), who are co-workers and have been in a relationship for three years. However, there's a twist: Both of them are already married and have children. The movie begins with Vinay entering a hotel room confidently, but then he becomes anxious as he waits for Priya. When she arrives with a suitcase, she's in tears. They sit down to talk about their future and how their spouses reacted when they asked for a divorce.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Thakker |first=Namrata |title=Review: Ouch is worth a watch |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-ouch-is-worth-a-watch/20161025.htm |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref>

Vinay informs Priya that he has been honest with his wife and received an angry response in return, even having an object thrown at him. However, he's shocked to learn that Priya hasn't held up her end of the agreement and hasn't discussed anything with her husband. In fact, she wants to end the relationship with Vinay. This sudden revelation puts Vinay in a difficult situation.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |last3= |first3= |title='Ouch' review: Neeraj Pandey's short film turns the tables on the man-woman equation |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/art-theatre/ouch-review-neeraj-pandeys-short-film-turns-the-tables-on-the-man-woman-equation/articleshow/55037479.cms |access-date= |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Namrata Thakker of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars. She noted that the film addresses a pertinent subject of extramarital affairs without adopting a preachy tone. The film manages to be authentic and impactful while incorporating a substantial amount of humor.<ref name=":0"/>

Roshmila Bhattacharya from ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' awarded the film a rating of 3.5/5. She commended Manoj Bajpayee's performance, stating, "As usual, the versatile and supremely talented Manoj is at his assured best, showcasing a range of emotions with effortless ease."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Roshmila |title='Ouch' review: Neeraj Pandey's short film turns the tables on the man-woman equation |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/art-theatre/ouch-review-neeraj-pandeys-short-film-turns-the-tables-on-the-man-woman-equation/articleshow/55037479.cms |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en}}</ref>

Sankhayan Ghosh, writing for [[Mint (newspaper)|''Mint newspaper'']], lauded [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and commented, "The actor, always captivating even in familiar territory, succeeds in making it effective. In the hands of a less skilled actor, the humor might have missed the mark."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghosh |first=Sankhayan |date=2016-11-02 |title=Review: Neeraj Pandey’s short film ‘Ouch’ |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/sVXNjPlg545kGM5Q16ZIyN/Review-Neeraj-Pandeys-short-film-Ouch.html |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>

''[[The Times of India|Pune Mirror]]'' wrote "Ouch, is a dark comedy which neatly turns the tables on the man-woman equation through a tongue."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Roshmila |date=2016-10-26 |title=SHORT FILM REVIEW: OUCH |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/film-reviews/short-film-review-ouch/cid5010782.htm |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=punemirror.com |language=en}}</ref>

''[[Firstpost]]'' wrote "The 14-minutes film gives a funny yet brutally honest take on extra-marital affairs. The film reveals a conversation between colleagues Vinay and Priya who have been in an extra-marital relationship for three years and now have to part ways."<ref name="firstpost.com"/>

== Accolades ==

* '''''2017''': Ouch'' was nominated for the ''[[Filmfare Short Film Awards|Filmfare Short Film Award]]'' in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ouch – Comedy Short Film {{!}} Jio Filmfare Short Film Awards |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/short-films-2017/finalists/ouch/479 |access-date= |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=6220994}}

[[Category:Indian short films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian black comedy films]]

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