Suresh Triveni's 'Razaa' earns nomination at New York Indian Film Festival
Mumbai, April 21
A short film 'Razaa', backed by ace filmmaker Suresh Triveni, has earned a nomination at the New York Indian Film Festival.
The film has enjoyed an impressive festival run with multiple international selections and wins, including recognition at prestigious platforms such as the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, Tasveer Film Festival, IDSFFK, and many more. Pooja Tolani has directed it.
Reinforcing his belief in strong, content-driven cinema, Suresh Triveni in a press note said, "The first time I heard the film from Pooja, I was very sure I wanted to make it. I spoke to my producer partner Radhika, and we decided to produce it. It's the second short film I have produced, and I'll keep doing it till I can. Pooja being a writer too helps the film. We are very proud to be attached to the film. The accolades keep pouring, and the nomination at the New York Indian Film Festival has only made us prouder."
Producer Radhika Sawhney added, "When Pooja narrated the script, I had no second thoughts. Women taking agency of their lives is a topic I feel very strongly about. Pooja is a very fine writer, and it was great to support her in bringing her story to life. Having Geetanjali Kulkarni was the icing on the cake. All the actors, in fact, brought such inspired performances to the film. While producing the film, we had to make sure we stayed authentic to the world of Razaa. There was much effort in choosing the cast, the locations, the art, and the visual tone of the film. Even the sound design was chosen with a lot of intent. I am very proud of Razaa."
Meanwhile, Suresh Triveni is gearing up for the release of 'Maa Behen' with Madhuri Dixit Nene and Triptii Dimri.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Suresh Triveni is a gem. He consistently backs meaningful projects. After 'Tumhari Sulu' and now this, he's proving content is king. All the best for the NYIFF nomination!
Great to see new talent like Pooja Tolani getting this platform. But I do wish our own Indian film festivals gave these films the same hype and coverage. We need to celebrate our own more.
Having Geetanjali Kulkarni is indeed the icing on the cake! She is such a powerhouse performer. The entire team's focus on authenticity, from locations to sound design, shows in the results. Congratulations!
As someone who follows global indie cinema, it's impressive to see the festival run this film has had—Chicago, Tasveer, NY. Indian storytelling is truly world-class. Hope it gets a wider release soon.
More power to women creators and producers! Radhika Sawhney's point about women taking agency is the need of the hour. We need more such films coming out of Bollywood and beyond. 👏
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