Take another sneak peek into the world of the upcoming series, Ziddi Girls. This young adult drama is produced by Pritish Nandy under the banner of Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd.; it is created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, directed by Shonali Bose and written and directed by Vasant Nath and Neha Veena Sharma. Bringing the rollercoaster world of college to life—both entertaining and thought-provoking—is the series’ exceptional cast of newcomers, #AtiyaTaraNayak, #UmangBhadana, #ZainaAli, #DeeyaDamini and #AnupriyaCaroli along with acclaimed actors #Simran, #NanditaDas, #NandishSinghSandhu, #LilleteDubey and #Revathy.

The promo of Ziddi Girls opens with intense discussions about the future of education and the college itself. As the fictional narrative unfolds, the institute’s custodians stand firmly by their students as they discover their voices and purpose. With resilience and solidarity, they navigate challenges, displaying unbreakable strength through mutual support. The fictional series highlights the courage it takes to break barriers and shape a future on their own terms.

At its core, Ziddi Girls is powered by strong characters—both students and mentors—who bring the story to life. Blending drama, humor, and heartfelt moments; the series vividly captures their journey. As the story progresses, viewers witness the students’ transformation—embracing setbacks, celebrating victories, and finding their voices along the way. The eight-episode series is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 27 in Hindi, with subtitles in English.

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Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives’ film ‘Zwigato’ is directed by Nandita Das. The script she wrote, along with Samir Patil, has been invited to be in the permanent core collection of the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. The screenplay of this thought-provoking film, starring Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami, explores the impact of the food app service industry and its effect on the working class.

Zwigato had a worldwide release in March 2023 and following the critical acclaim, the screenplay has now been selected for the Oscar library, providing a valuable resource for students, filmmakers, and writers. Praised for its nuanced depiction of ordinary individuals who power India’s economy, the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival. This recognition further solidifies Zwigato’s significance and celebrates its contribution to the world of cinema.

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Set in 1947, the Rasik Dugal-starrer follows the unravelling of a secret about a beautiful miniature collection that a family is determined to keep. The versatile actor sees her life come full circle as she revists independent cinema while also experiencing the thrill of being a student again with her teacher Naseeruddin Shah.

She says, “Kaushal has written a very gentle and yet compelling story. That’s a very hard balance to achieve in storytelling. I was drawn to the film for its attention to detail and,of course, for the opportunity it gave me to collaborate with my teacher Naseerudin Shah.So much of what I know about my work is based on the invaluable fundamentals I learnt from him as a student at FTII…. and there is still so much to learn !

I am delighted that the film is screening and competing at a reputed New York Indian Film festival.” Rasika’s upcoming projects include Lord Curzon Ki Haveli and two unannounced ventures.

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After the release of her feature film Manto, Nandita Das set out on a journey of creating a book as an extension of her relationship with Saadat Hasan Manto, his enduring ideals in today’s world and her journey with the film. The book captures the film’s conceptualisation, its journey and the bond Das formed with Manto’s family.The book also features notes on casting, music, production design, the many little decisions and happenstances that go into making a film and what it eventually becomes.

Discussing her latest book, Nandita Das said, “I somehow don’t seem to be tired of talking about Manto. For me Manto is not just a man or a writer, but an idea that he represents – ‘Mantoiyat’. He possessed this amazing will to just be truthful, courageous and free spirited and I think, for me, that resonated so deeply that it was one of the first reasons I decided to make a film on Manto. I started reading Manto not as a film maker but just as somebody who was interested in that time and the man. I was fascinated by how he had stuck his neck out and how he was so compelled to tell the truth at the cost of his family and the cost of his own wellbeing. I was itching to respond to what was happening around me, but to find that right story that would not polarise the conversation further was a challenge. But I think telling Manto’s story provided me with an opportunity of talking about something which happened 70 years ago and yet we would be able to see that we haven’t learned anything from history.”

Published by Aleph Book Company, the coffee-table book tells two intertwined stories of exploration and refuge, of the times that were, to the times we are living in. Discussing the excitements, the challenges, and all that it took the author to make the film, she shares her emotional, political, and spiritual experiences of the six years spent with Manto.

For Das, Manto & I is not just a celebration of the man or the writer, but a celebration of the idea of ‘Mantoiyat’ — the will to be free-spirited, honest and courageous.

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