Anuparna Roy

Anuparna Roy Makes History At Venice Film Festival With Best Director Win

The 82nd Venice Film Festival came to an end with a historical moment for Indian cinema when Anuparna Roy, a debut director from Purulia district of West Bengal, became the first Indian to win the award for Best Director in the Orizzonti section. Her film, Songs of Forgotten Trees highlighted emotions, and telling the story was inspiring. Songs of Forgotten Trees is about two women played by Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel, both of whom happen to live in Mumbai, and their struggles connect in precise ways. The producers of the film are Bibhanshu Rai, Romil Modi and Ranjan Singh, and did  | Click Here...