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Some movies come with subtle changes:Nandita Das

Actress - Director Nandita Das believes that people hold so put on films and books because these have the power to influence our subconscious mind although it is very slow. Nandita their social concerns associated with many national and international awards for films have. Nandita said in an interview that the revolution does not bring any film, but you and we see or read something that affects our subconscious mind and then according to these effects give us your feedback in various circumstances. Directed by Nandita’s first film ’Firaaq’ has received much appreciated in the world. After the communal violence in Gujarat in 2002 was made on the conditions of the political thriller rich film also received two National Awards and Filmfare Awards. She says that some movies come with subtle changes. Why do people want to ban movies or want to find some books banned why, because they know that their subconscious mind is the subtle effect they make him feel threatened. Nandi...

I was a workaholic and restless by temperament: Nandita Dass

Film-maker and actress Nandita Das is glowing as she was last seen with her son Vihaan at a recent event. Motherhood has changedlife for her and businessman husband Subodh Maskara who are now pround parents of a baby boy. Talking about the life-altering experience, she says,” I was a workaholic and restless by temperament but I am discovering a far more patient and centered self and so happy just being with my little one. I am missing nothing else!” Talking about her next film she says, “There are a couple of projects both in terms of acting and directing that I am considering. Recently I have committed to directing an international film called Trafficking (working title) which tells the intertwining story of three young women from very different backgrounds who are forced into the dehumanising world of sexual slavery. I was attracted to the project because it is a powerful story that needs to be told. We know so little about trafficking and an accessible film that touches the hearts a...

Nandita Das is set to go back to direction

After making a movie on communal riots, actress-turned-director Nandita Das is set to go back to direction once again to make a film on flesh trade. Set in Gujarat, her directorial debut ‘Firaaq’ took a look at the lives of people after the 2002 violence. This time it’s an international film called ‘Trafficking’. Written by Siddharth Kara, who has researched extensively on the subject of human trade, ‘Trafficking’ will tell the story of three sex workers from India, Nigeria and Ukraine. Apparently when the producers, Luca Guadagnino of First Sun Pictures in Italy and Elizabeth Stanley saw Nandita’s directorial debut ‘Firaaq’, they were convinced she was the right person to direct ‘Trafficking’. Though the 40-year-old is busy being a mother for the first time, she cannot resist the temptation of wielding the megaphone. And the big question is how will Nandita divide her time between her son Vihaan, who was born Aug 11 this year, and directing a new film? "The producers approached m...