Sharad Raj
Here’s why Sharad Raj’s ‘Ek Betuke Aadmi Ki Afrah Raatein’ is a must watch
The essence of the narrative of Sharad Raj's Ek Betuke Aadmi Ki Afrah Raatein is about how certain cardinal sins of life come together into rupturing the lives of its two prime characters, Gulmohar (Rajveer Verma) and Gomti ( Archanna Gupta). The backdrop lies in the state of Uttar Pradesh in a deserted point of Lucknow. The movie keeps the reality of the Muzaffarnagar riots in mind and tells you individual heart-wrenching stories of two people who eventually find solace and love in each other. The movie will make you think and look at life in a much deeper perspective as to how. | Click Here...
Sharad Raj Writes: To Kundan Shah Sir with Love…
On September 15 as part of my weekly lectures at Whistling Woods International, the subject of discussion was the unanimously proclaimed cult film of Kundan Shah, Jaane Bi Do Yaaron. Kundan’s debut work is a marvel of black humor and the best we have ever made or shall ever be able to make again, perhaps. Just a few days back, on October 3 as I entered the precincts of Whistling Woods International there was a notice announcing a lecture by “Kundan Shah on Comedy”. My first instinct was to attend the lecture; my second was to go and meet him at least. I did neither. Today, I w | Click Here...
Veteran Sharad Raj’s unique ‘crowd funding’ film making model
Sharad Raj, the writer cum film maker and director, with oodles of experience in the creative front is now working on his debut feature film. Titled ‘Ek Betuke Aadmi Ki Afrah Raatein’, the story is about three characters who come to life from the world of Fyodor Dostoevsky. The film is set in the back drop of Sharad Raj’s home state, Uttar Pradesh. Says Sharad, “We live in a world of war and hatred, violence, both communal and caste. It is this violence afflicted by materialism that affects our lives. It affects the personal stories of countries and its people. It is t | Click Here...