Is the independent film directed by a fresh talent and featuring names that are not the marquee rulers, here to stay? Judging by the curiously heightened appeal of this Friday’s release <em>Akaash Vani</em> one would think that the small film with under-exposed faces has finally found its bearings towards the box office. Some would say sophomore director Luv Ranjan has bitten off more than he could chew by pitching his love story <em>Akaash Vani</em> starring two semi-newcomers, straight against this year’s first purported blockbuster <em>Race 2</em>.