Directing
An Indian folk dancer is caught in his daily struggle of survival in an automobile factory. The burden to earn a living for his family and preserve his family tradition of ritual Ganesha dancing is humongous. His two roles - the sole bread winner of the family and the magnificent elephant god Ganesha, are so diverse that his journey from factory to village looks like time travel and his existence schizophrenic! Ganesha, the dancer lives in the fear of the day when he will have to choose between livelihood and art/tradition.
The weekly family Scrabble game presents Jo with an opportunity to be open about who she is. With relatable characters and genuine connections that create a real lived-in feel, this charming slice-of-life film is a triple-word score!
Vitthal is angry, very angry. Following the death of his grandfather, according to Hindu death rituals, his parents have shaved off his head. For 12 year old Vitthal, his world has shattered.
