Muzaffar Ali

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Bringing back the romance in craft at Chitrashaala

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali discusses challenges of filming crafts with award-winning filmmaker Utpal Borpujari and young filmmaker Riah Taipodia from Meghalaya during a conversation at the Chitrashaala short film festival in August 2024.

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A filmmaker’s ode to craft on celluloid

Muzaffar Ali, the director of films such as Gaman, Umrao Jaan and Anjuman tells us why he chose to make 18 short films on Indian craft forms, one of which was screened at Village Square’s Chitrashaala short film festival.

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Rural themes resonate with celebs and cinema lovers at Chitrashaala

The inaugural edition of Chitrashaala, Village Square’s short film festival on rural India, saw the coming together of filmmakers, actors, cinema lovers and critics at the Alliance Francaise on August 3. Here’s a round-up for those of you who missed the fest!

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We need parallel cinema now more than ever: Muzaffar Ali

Acclaimed filmmaker, fashion designer and artist Muzaffar Ali talks to us about his close connect with rural issues, and how the cinema and fashion industries are contributing to the cause of the marginalised.

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Village Square Rural Renaissance Fest at Dilli Haat

Step into the enchanting world of rural India and immerse yourself in a celebration of culture, art, and transformation! Village Square and Transform Rural India (TRI) proudly present the Rural Renaissance fest at Dilli Haat, INA, on 5 August, starting at 5 pm.