Film, Theatre, and Media

Deepa Mehta is known for her work in the "Partition" trilogy, which includes the films "Fire" (1996), "Earth" (1998), and "Water" (2005). These films explore the impact of the partition of India in 1947, particularly on the lives of women.

Ritesh Batra, an Indian filmmaker, directed the 2013 film "The Lunchbox", which received critical acclaim and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay. The film follows the story of two strangers in Mumbai who connect through a mistaken lunch delivery.

Mira Nair is known for her work in the "Monsoon Wedding" trilogy, which includes the films "Monsoon Wedding" (2001), "The Namesake" (2006), and "Migration" (2007). These films explore the lives of Indian families, particularly focusing on issues of identity, culture, and tradition.

Ramin Bahrani, an Iranian-American filmmaker of Indian descent, directed the 2021 film "The White Tiger", based on the novel of the same name by Aravind Adiga. The film follows the story of a young man from a poor village in India who rises through the ranks of society.

Anurag Kashyap, an Indian filmmaker, is known for his work in the "Gangs of Wasseypur" duology, which includes the films "Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1" (2012) and "Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2" (2012). These films explore the world of crime and politics in India, particularly in the state of Bihar.

Lulu Wang, an American filmmaker of Chinese descent, directed the 2019 film "The Farewell", which received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film follows the story of a Chinese-American family who travels to China to visit their grandmother, who is diagnosed with cancer.

Shakun Batra, an Indian filmmaker, is known for his work in the "Kapoor & Sons" trilogy, which includes the films "Kapoor & Sons" (2016), "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" (2012), and "Gehraiyaan" (2022). These films explore the dynamics of a dysfunctional family, particularly focusing on issues of love, relationships, and identity.

Michael Showalter, an American filmmaker of Pakistani descent, directed the 2017 film "The Big Sick", which received critical acclaim and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The film follows the story of a Pakistani-American comedian who falls in love with a white woman, despite their cultural differences.

Abhinav Deo, an Indian filmmaker, is known for his work in the "Delhi Belly" trilogy, which includes the films "Delhi Belly" (2011), "Happy Bhag Jayegi" (2016), and "Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi" (2018). These films explore the lives of young people in India, particularly focusing on issues of love, relationships, and identity.

Matt Brown, a British filmmaker of Indian descent, directed the 2015 film "The Man Who Knew Infinity", which tells the story of the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The film follows Ramanujan's journey from India to England, where he works with the renowned mathematician G.H. Hardy to develop groundbreaking mathematical theories.

Bombay Talkies was the first film studio established in Bombay in 1934.

Himanshu Rai, along with his wife Devika Rani, founded the Bombay Talkies film studio in 1934.

Awara, directed by Raj Kapoor, was the first Indian film to win an international award, the Grand Prix at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1954.

Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, was shot at the Bombay Talkies Film City in 1975.

Village Street is the name of the popular street in the Bombay Talkies Film City that resembles a typical Indian village.