Film, Theatre, and Media

In the animated film "Taare Zameen Par", Ishaan Awasthi is the name of the dyslexic boy who struggles with school. The film explores the challenges faced by children with learning disabilities, as well as the importance of understanding and supporting their unique needs.

Ugly is an Indian animated film directed by Anurag Kashyap that tells the story of a young girl named Kali who lives in a brothel in Mumbai. The film explores the dark underbelly of the city and the exploitation of women and children in the sex trade.

In the animated film "Masaan", Deepak Kumar is the name of the young man who falls in love with a girl from a lower caste. The film explores the themes of caste discrimination, love, and loss.

Mukkabaaz is an Indian animated film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan that tells the story of a young boy named Shravan Kumar who lives in a slum in Delhi. The film explores the themes of poverty, violence, and the struggle for survival.

In the animated film "Trapped", Geetanjali Thapa plays the role of Shabana Azmi, a young woman who is trapped in a high-rise building. The film explores the themes of isolation, survival, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Village Rockstars is an Indian animated film directed by Rima Das that tells the story of a young girl named Dhunu who lives in a village in Assam. The film explores the themes of poverty, education, and the dreams of young people in rural India.

In the animated film "Axone", Axone is the name of the dish that causes a rift between a group of friends. Axone is a traditional Naga dish made with fermented soybeans, and the film explores the themes of cultural identity, food, and friendship.

Sulemani Keeda is an Indian animated film directed by Amit Masurkar that tells the story of a young couple who struggle to make ends meet in Mumbai. The film explores the themes of poverty, unemployment, and the challenges faced by young people in urban India.

Article 15, directed by Anubhav Sinha, won the Golden Peacock award for Best Film at the 50th IFFI in 2019, recognizing its powerful exploration of caste discrimination in India.

Andhadhun, directed by Sriram Raghavan, won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2018 Tokyo International Film Festival, impressing the jury with its intricate storytelling and suspenseful plot.

Newton, directed by Amit V. Masurkar, won the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film at the 2017 Shanghai International Film Festival, receiving praise for its poignant portrayal of the Indian electoral system.

Neerja, directed by Ram Madhvani, won the Best Film award at the 2016 Busan International Film Festival, honoring its heartwarming and inspiring story of a flight attendant who saved lives during a hijacking.

Court, directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, won the Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film at the 2015 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, gaining recognition for its powerful exploration of the Indian judicial system.

Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl, won the Best Film award at the 2014 Hong Kong International Film Festival, capturing the hearts of audiences with its heartwarming and empowering story of self-discovery.

The Lunchbox, directed by Ritesh Batra, won the Golden Sun Award for Best Film at the 2013 Tokyo International Film Festival, charming audiences with its heartwarming tale of an unlikely connection between two strangers.