Sep 18 2025 to Sep 18 2025 6:30 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

49 mins | Hindi with English subtitles | 2019 | India

In a quiet village outside Delhi, two sisters grow old without growing tired.

Set in Lahra, this tender documentary follows 86- and 93-year-old widowed sisters who have chosen a slower pace and fuller life in a village far from the noise of the city. With creaky knees and sharp tongues, they navigate their days with walkers and wit. Unapologetic, unhurried, and largely unbothered by the looming presence of age or death.

Their closest companions are not blood relatives, but their adopted family of domestic help. Together, they share a rhythm of television, sun-soaked afternoons, casual gossip, and everyday caregiving. Shot by their niece visiting for the first time, the film captures this unusual household with quiet affection and a light, observant eye.

In their unassuming way, the sisters offer a radical lesson: that talking openly about death can make life more meaningful.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and producer.

Speakers

Tanuja Chandra
Filmmaker
Tanuja Chandra is an acclaimed filmmaker and writer with over three decades of experience in cinema and television. After completing a B.A. in English Literature in Mumbai, she earned an M.F.A. in Film from Temple University, USA. Returning to India, she directed television shows and co-wrote screenplays for two National Award-winning films before beginning her independent directorial career in 1998.

She has since directed eight feature films, including Dushman (1998), Sangharsh (1999), Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017), and the English-language Hope and a Little Sugar (2008), as well as acclaimed shorts like Silvat and A Monsoon Date. Her documentary Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha (2020) and her Amazon Prime projects – the series Hush Hush (2022) and the documentary series Wedding.con (2023), the latter nominated at the 2024 Busan Asian Content Awards – reflect her versatility across formats.

Known for centering women’s stories, Chandra was one of the few female directors of her generation and remains committed to championing narratives by, for, and about women. Alongside filmmaking, she has published a short story collection with Penguin Random House and regularly contributes articles on social issues to national newspapers and magazines.

Anupama Mandloi
Producer
Anupama Mandloi is an impact producer and a leading advocate for sustainability in the film and television industry. Through initiatives like India GreenSet and the India Sustainable Entertainment Alliance, she champions the adoption of sustainable practices in media production. She is deeply committed to exploring storytelling as a catalyst for change, designing workshops that spotlight the power of documentaries to inspire awareness and action. Anupama’s debut as a producer was marked by the award-winning documentary Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha, a poignant and humorous exploration of ageing and community. Before she transitioned into impact-driven storytelling, Anupama built a distinguished career in the Indian television industry, holding leadership roles at major networks including Sony, SAB, and STAR. As the former Managing Director of Fremantle India, she helped establish the company’s reputation for integrity and creative excellence. She later worked as an independent content consultant, collaborating with clients such as Zee5. Anupama is an alumna of Harvard Business School’s Executive Education program.