IFFK 2022 | Nandita Das interview: “Artists must find ways to tell their story, not succumb to self-censorship”
2 years ago

IFFK 2022 | Nandita Das interview: “Artists must find ways to tell their story, not succumb to self-censorship”

The Hindu  

Nandita Das calls herself a “hesitant” actor and filmmaker. She made films only when she felt compelled to do stories, says Ms. Das in an interview to The Hindu, ahead of the Indian premiere of her film Zwigato at the 27th International Film Festival of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. Watch | Nandita Das on ‘Zwigato’ “I did not start any of these films wanting to make one. However, Ms. Das feels that she may find it difficult to do a film like Firaaq in the same way, going by the changes that have swept the country in the intervening years. “I do not know if I would be able to make Firaaq today, but then we have to find another language to still tell these stories.

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Nandita Das, Kapil Sharma’s ‘Zwigato’ to release in theatres on this date
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Nandita Das, Kapil Sharma’s ‘Zwigato’ to release in theatres on this date

The Hindu  

After being screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, and the International Film Festival of Kerala, Nandita Das and Kapil Sharma's 'Zwigato' is all set to hit the big screen on March 17, 2023. The film, presented by Applause Entertainment and also starring Shahana Goswami, is about an ex-floor manager of a factory who loses his …

‘Financial Interests Unrightfully Invade Artist's Freedom’: Nandita Das At IFFK 2022
2 years ago

‘Financial Interests Unrightfully Invade Artist's Freedom’: Nandita Das At IFFK 2022

News 18  

The International Film Festival of Kerala is one of the most prominent film festivals in India. Addressing the ‘Meet The Directors’ session of the 27th IFFK, ace filmmaker Nandita Das attended the event. Nandita Das said, “The financial interests in filmmaking unrightfully invade the artist’s freedom”. She added, “Corporate interactions have become very common in the film industry.” Nandita Das …

Nandita Das' 'Zwigato' to have India premiere at International Film Festival of Kerala
2 years ago

Nandita Das' 'Zwigato' to have India premiere at International Film Festival of Kerala

The Hindu  

Zwigato, directed by Nandita Das, will receive its India premiere at the 27th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala, the makers said on Thursday. After soaring high at Toronto & Busan, we are thrilled to share that our film 'Zwigato' helmed by Nandita Das, starring Kapil Sharma & Shahana Goswami, is all set to premiere in India at …

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