Sudhir Mishra’s Afwaah (meaning rumour) explores the hazards and consequences of the grapevine, especially in the age of social media. Tittle-tattle and fake news can spread like wildfire on social media, adversely impacting the lives of many. The film underlines how easily people believe and share information that reinforces their biases without verifying the facts. It also offers insight into how power dynamics play an important role in the deamination of rumours that varying people with vested interests use to manipulate public opinion.