Jaipur-based filmmaker Suruchi Sharma's short film Gagan Gaman, a modern folk tale in Rajasthan about a woman’s quest, was recently premiered at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 . Suruchi, who also won a National Award for her short film Meen Raag (2020), speaks about promoting independent cinema, navigating budget challenges and more in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times. Excerpts.
(Also read: Exclusive | Director Kinshuk Surjan on Marching in The Dark: ‘The film is way more than just a narrative' ) Suruchi Sharma on depicting folk traditions When asked about blending a modern woman's story with a folk tale, Suruchi says, “I am a filmmaker from Jaipur, and I have created many documentaries centered around folk culture. I have documented various musical traditions of Rajasthan and am eager to learn more about folk culture to better understand it. Living in Jaipur, my life is deeply intertwined with these customs, traditions, stories, and music.
Some of this knowledge has come from my career, while other aspects are present in my surroundings; this is how folk culture naturally enters my life. Regarding the modern aspect of the film, I am a modern woman pursuing a career in the creative arts. I have access to both worlds, and they are very much a part of who I am.
” A post shared by Gagan Gaman Film (@gagan.gaman) Suruchi Sharma on challenges women face in relationships In Gagan Gaman, the main character struggles to be heard in her relationship with her partner..
