Title of film : Dancing Shadows
Director Name : Navin Chandra Ganesh
Cast & crew :
Producer : Shashank Sudhakarrao Sao
Editor : Vikram Ghanghas
Cast :
Synopsis : In rural Bihar, three young Dalits (Lowest caste, Scheduled Castes, untouchables) Arun, Mukesh, and Binod, face stifled dreams. Arun, a passionate dancer and performer, is forced into a child marriage with Reshma due to family outrage. Despite a brief separation, Arun and Reshma continue to nurture their friendship and pursue their dreams. Arun renters the world of dance, while Reshma adopts a male persona for well-being. A traumatic encounter with Bhola leaves Arun scarred, and Reshma escapes to Mumbai, finding solace and self-discovery. They reunite in Mumbai, where Arun becomes a Bhojpuri film dancer. However, Reshma's secrets resurface, forcing Arun to confront his past. Arun returns to his village and reunites with his old friends. During their reunion, they stumble upon an opportunity to seek revenge against Bhola Thakur, marking a journey of resilience, love, and justice in the face of adversity.
Director Bio : Directors Biography- I am a self-taught Mumbai-based independent filmmaker. Worked as a Chief Assistant Director in Bollywood, but my pivotal moment came in 2008 when I took on the role of Creative Supervisor for the Indian theatrical release of the Oscar-nominated classic 'Al Risalah' ('The Message,' 1976). With the guidance of music maestro A.R. Rahman, I oversaw its digital remastering and distribution in India. My debut work, the short film 'The Blink of a Cursor,' earned international recognition, screening at prestigious festivals such as the Byron Bay International Film Festival in Australia and the Independent Filmmakers Showcase in Los Angeles, where it garnered three awards. Following that success, 'Dark Frames,' my 30-minute second short film, made its mark at the 37th Durban International Film Festival and earned nominations at esteemed competitions, including the Blencong Award at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. My third short film, 'Bedsores,' 25 minutes, found its audience at international festivals like the 16th Jogja-NETPAC Asian ilm Festival, 19th Indian Film Festival Stuttgart in 2022, 13th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne official selection. 'Jhanjharpur - Dancing Shadows,' is my debut feature-length film. My journey as a filmmaker has been an incredible ride, and I look forward to sharing more captivating stories with the world.
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