New Delhi:
Filmmaker Kabir Khan says that immigrants and refugees should not be seen in just one perspective, who narrates the upliftment story of a young Afghan woman who rebuilds her life in Melbourne. My melbourne,
The Anthology Movie also includes segments by Imtiaz Ali, Reema Das and Onir. Themes around variety, sexuality, gender, disability and four columns of breed; The film Anthology has four unique stories, directed by Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Reema Das and Onir. They are inspired by true events.
Khan’s section, titled SetraA 15 -year -old Afghan brings life to a girl’s visit, who has come to Melbourne after escaping from the Taliban. She finds her feeling of belonging through family tension and previous trauma through cricket.
“It was a story of upliftment because Setra’s dream was fulfilled through cricket, and to do so to show a city with the heart. It’s an important story to tell the world that if you see immigrants and refugees in just one perspective, they will never be able to contribute to society.
“But if you welcome them and feel them at home, they contribute to you. In the film, Setra also helps Melbourne, therefore, for me, it became an important story,” the director, such as known for blockbusters. Ek Tha TigerAnd Bajrangi BhaijaanTold PTI in an interview.
Khan said that she came to know about the Afghan women’s cricket team, while she was in Melbourne about two years ago, to accept an award for a seriously acclaimed feature of 2021, 83 And felt inspired.
“When the Taliban took over for the second time, everyone had to flee to save his life, and Melbourne hosted him. The Afghan women’s cricket team members and their families were invited by Melbourne.
“I met Setra. She was training in Afghanistan and wanted to play for the national cricket team, but her dream was left incomplete because she had to leave Afghanistan. So, I said, this is a very good story, through which we can talk about Melbourne and his story.”
Khan’s relationship with Afghanistan initially started as a documentary filmmaker and later filming his first film, Kabul expressThe director said that he unknowingly gets ready for stories from the war affected country.
“I have spent a lot of time in Afghanistan. I live through experience. I have seen what is going on. So, there is an understanding of the subject. The Taliban took over again, but I am still in touch with the people. My experience as a documentary filmmaker helped me while making this film, ”he said.
“In a certain sense, that’s why I get ready for some such subjects because I know this world, I know people, and know their problems, and they give me a status to be able to tell me this story,” the director said.
For an authentic portrayal, Khan made a deliberate option to cast Setra in the title role of his short film instead of choosing for a famous star.
“We wanted to keep it real. Why burdens with a star? For me, the story is about this girl, Setra Star is, “he said, he said that he did some workshops with Setra and encouraged him to embrace his true self instead of acting.
The director credited producer Mitu Bhomic Lang for the occasion.
My melbourne There is a collaborative effort that includes other poignant shorts like Emma By slave, Jules By Ali, and Nandini By Onir.
While the film is scheduled for a dramatic release in India on 14 March, Khan is deeply aware of his top appeal.
“Every film does not need to fulfill everyone. We know that it is a niche film, an anthology film; There are no stars in it. Therefore, no one has any false hope of returns at any great box office, but it is important that these stories have been shown and whoever wants to see it should have the opportunity to see it on the big screen, ”Khan said.
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