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Uttera Singh makes her feature debut with the film ‘Pinch,’ a compelling mother-daughter dramedy. The movie, set in India, is a standout at the Tribeca Festival, competing in the International Narrative Competition. ‘Pinch’ uniquely uses comedy to address silence and cultural traditions, featuring Singh both behind and in front of the camera alongside Geeta Agrawal. The film marks the first Indian entry in this section of Tribeca in three years, adding a significant feather to its cap.

Key Points: Uttera Singh's 'Pinch' Teaser Debuts at Tribeca Festival

  • 'Pinch' is in Tribeca's International Narrative Competition
  • First Indian film in section in three years
  • Singh tackles silence and tradition using comedy
  • Mother-daughter dramedy stars Singh, Geeta Agrawal
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Teaser of Uttera Singh's feature debut 'Pinch' unveiled

Uttera Singh's debut 'Pinch' competes at Tribeca, exploring tradition and silence through comedy.

"I leaned into comedy to spark conversation and reflect the absurdity of silence around assault. - Uttera Singh"

New Delhi, May 29

The teaser of Uttera Singh's feature directorial debut 'Pinch' has been uneviled.

The India-set mother-daughter dramedy, which Singh wrote, directed, produced and stars in, is all set to be screened at Tribeca Festival under Tribeca's International Narrative Competition.

Interestingly, 'Pinch' has become the first Indian film to compete in the section in three years.

In the film, Singh plays "Maitri, a travel vlogger living with her traditional mother Shobha (Geeta Agrawal) in a tight-knit apartment complex. When an incident during a community pilgrimage gets swept under the rug, the mother-daughter duo must confront the emotional aftermath in a claustrophobic reckoning with truth, tradition, and the price of silence."

Speaking about the project, Singh said, "In telling this story, I wanted to make a big deal out of what society often dismisses as 'small. There's a darker version of this film, but I leaned into comedy and energy to spark conversation - and to reflect the absurdity of silence around assault. 'Pinch' doesn't pretend to have answers. It insists on the questions."

Sunita Rajwar, Sapna Sand, Badri Chavan, Rajiv Neema, Jahnvi Marathe and Nitish Pandey are also a part of the film.

- ANI

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Priya K.
So proud to see an Indian woman taking charge as writer, director, producer AND actor! 👏 The premise sounds interesting - tackling serious issues with humor is such a clever approach. Can't wait to watch this at Tribeca!
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Rahul S.
Finally a film that shows the complex mother-daughter relationships in Indian middle-class families. The apartment complex setting is so relatable - our neighbors are always in our business! Hope this gets a theatrical release in India.
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Ananya M.
The title 'Pinch' is so clever - it suggests both physical discomfort and those small but painful moments we ignore. Uttera Singh's approach of using comedy to discuss serious issues reminds me of recent Malayalam cinema. More power to her!
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Vikram J.
While I appreciate the intent, I hope the film doesn't stereotype traditional Indian mothers. Our elders have wisdom too - it shouldn't be just about generational conflict. The cast looks promising though, especially Geeta Agrawal.
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Sunita P.
As someone who grew up in a Mumbai chawl, this premise hits close to home! The 'community pilgrimage' angle is interesting - our religious gatherings often hide uncomfortable truths. Hope this starts important conversations 🤞
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Karan D.
First Indian film in Tribeca's competition in 3 years? That's huge! The travel vlogger character sounds very contemporary. Wondering if the film will show the contrast between her online persona and real family life. Intriguing concept!

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