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"Art Must Unsettle the Complacent and Comfort the Restless" — Mira Verma on Her Decades-Long Cinematic Odyssey INTERVIEW OF THE MONTH
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"Art Must Unsettle the Complacent and Comfort the Restless" — Mira Verma on Her Decades-Long Cinematic Odyssey

“We spent years conforming to international expectations of what our stories should look like. Today, our stories set the global standard.”

In an exclusive candid conversation in London, the acclaimed auteur reflects on creative autonomy, steering generational shifts, and mentoring underrepresented voices behind the camera.

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SENIOR CULTURAL CRITIC & EDITOR-AT-LARGE

Ananya Roy Chowdhury

Specializes in cinema, diaspora identity, and emerging international arts movements. Recipient of the 2024 International Arts...

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Tarun Kapoor

Seasoned diplomatic correspondent reporting on bilateral treaties, creative economics, and global trade summits across Europe, North...

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Priya Shankar

Covering Bollywood, Hollywood, and regional Punjabi cinema from red carpets in Mumbai, Vancouver, Toronto, and Los...

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The Sanctuary Trail: High-Altitude Escapes That Champion Conscious Hospitality

Discover four architectural hideaways nestled amidst pristine pine ridges offering mindful stillness, zero-carbon footprints, and conservation tourism.

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The Alchemy of Gold & Silk: Inside the Last Royal Handloom Ateliers of Varanasi

In this exclusive 25-minute cinematic documentary, journey into narrow heritage lanes where seventh-generation master weavers preserve centuries of imperial Zari weaving traditions.