A still from Ramnami, directed by Bharatbala, a Chennai-based filmmaker | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The story of this national award begins with one photograph. Five years ago, Chennai-based filmmaker…
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Bharatbala’s ‘Ramnami’ wins National Award: The story of the Chhattisgarh sect that tattoos ‘Ram’ on their bodies
A still from Ramnami, directed by Bharatbala, a Chennai-based filmmaker | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The story of this national award begins with one photograph. Five years ago, Chennai-based filmmaker…
The last act of dignity: Sumira Roy on National Award-winning documentary Bhangaar
A decade ago, actor Deepika Padukone said in an ad campaign: ‘My body, My choice.’ But, in reality, when it comes to older people, society often wrests that agency from…