An Ode to the Saree

Synopsis

This short film reflects on Parvati Menon (Nayar), the first woman to study Advanced Direction at FTII, breaking gender norms while proudly wearing a saree. Her entry challenged the belief that direction was a man’s job. Mrs. Murari, wife of the then principal, recalls the institute’s reaction to welcoming its f irst female student. The film affirms that traditional attire like the saree is no barrier to professional achievement.

Details of Crew

DoP: Gobind Sahoo // Editors: Syam
Guggilappu, Ashwin Ramnathan //
Animation: Ajit Narayan

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