Chitra Palekar
Writing
Known For

An abducted and sexually abused girl has her traditional views towards sexuality changed after finding refuge and kindness with a trans woman.
The Square Circle
Binni lacks self-confidence and is annoyed by the constant unsolicited advice from her family. However, her life takes a turn when she meets a magician.
Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen

Kairee narrates the sweet and sour experiences of a ten year old girl brought to her maternal aunt Taani's house due to the loss of her parents. The girl, uprooted from a secure and loving home, struggles to cope with hostilities in her new environment. Taanimausi, living a barren existence with a brute of a husband, tries single-handedly to preserve the child's innocence and sensitivity as together they face the unpleasantness of an adult world. Taanimausi helps the girl create a world of their own... a world full of love, beauty and hope... a world full of sunshine, woods, streams, peacocks... and a world of raw mangoes.
The Raw Mango

Niranjan, after years of shouldering family responsibilities, becomes distant from his family. However, he happens to meet his sister's spirit and the two set out on a trip to rekindle their bond.
Happy Journey
A tale within a tale, Maati Maay is a multi-dimensional, multi-layered film exploring a wide range of human relationships in a traditional society.
A Grave-keeper's Tale

The arrival of a new girl in school compels a shy 11yr old boy to face his greatest fear - water. A mysterious drawing book, a water-controlling superhero and an unlikely pet accompany him on a little journey of courage.
Waterbaby
A remote, backward village sacrifices five women to appease the evil spirit in a tree.