RU BA RU (30min)

Story by & Director: Kapil Tanwar

Key cast members: Indira Tiwari (Bhadra), Richa Meena (Rukmini), Lokesh Mittal (Bhanu), Anita Pradhan (mother/Janki)

Language: Hindi, Marwari

Two sisters—one a rudaali (professional mourner), the other a nachaniya (dancer)—struggle to preserve survival, dignity, and womanhood in rural Rajasthan. Battling casteism, societal judgement, and unwanted male attention, they discover strength in sisterhood and rebellion that needs no words. Ru Ba Ru is a raw and intimate portrait of Rajasthan—unfiltered, deeply rooted in Indian culture, and layered with the nuances of Indian filmmaking. A rare cinematic experience that is both viscerally real and culturally resonant.

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Shunya, Being Prafulla Mohanti (72m) + Panel Discussion

Director: Soumya Pratihari

The Cosmic Circle is a concise portrait of Prafulla Mohanti, a 91-year-old artist whose work reflects the idea of “shunya,” or infinity. From his beginnings in an Indian village to a successful career in England, the film follows his journey through art, migration, and adversity—including a racist attack that led him to fully embrace painting and writing.

Supported by his partner Derek Moore and later coping with his loss, Mohanti continues to create and give back to his village through art initiatives. Featuring insights from figures like Jeremy Seabrook and Richard Long, the documentary highlights a life defined by resilience, creativity, and lasting cultural impact.