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Tahira Kashyap On Sharmajee Ki Beti: "This Film Will Break Cliches For Women"
Updated on: 27 June, 2024 04:38 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Tahira Kashyap Says Her Film Sharmajee Ki Beti Breaks Cliche For Women In More Ways Than One
We have seen some glorious debutants showcase their spectacular talents this year. One of them is Tahira Kashyap, who made her directorial debut with Sharmajee Ki Beti. With her first film, the filmmaker intends to introduce a slice-of-life story that revolves around three women and their everyday lives.
For the uninitiated, Tahira is the wife of Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana. She has been in the public eye ever since his debut with Vicky Donor. She has even authored two books titled `I Promise` and `Cracking the Code: My Journey in Bollywood`, which happen to be about Ayushmann`s journey in the film industry.
Tahira Kashyap`s Sharmajee Ki Beti stars Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, and Saiyami Kher in pivotal roles. In an interview, the debutant opened up about her experience directing her first film, her love for storytelling, how the movie breaks cliches, and everything in between.
When asked about the pressure of delivering a certain kind of story in today`s evolving cinema, Kashyap said, “Since it`s my first film, you might not be familiar with how the algorithm works; it`s evident from the portrayal of my leading ladies, all five of them, including the kids. The cliche is broken right there, as you are not adhering to a certain age group or a certain type of woman."
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"So, it just came from that. Kyuki abhi exposure nahi tha to numbers, commerce, algorithms, OTT, and cinema (because I did not have exposure to numbers, commerce, algorithms, OTT, and cinema). It started as a passion project. As I write and make more films, the feedback and understanding I gain from narrations help me improve," she further added.
She continued, "Of course, some filtering happens along the way. If people don`t come to the theater and watch the film, it`s difficult to secure funding. However, this project originates from a place of pure storytelling and love for the characters and the story I want to tell.”
These stories are heartwarming and break cliches about every woman, regardless of the prototype. Tahira Kashyap brings in an excellent ensemble of actresses who have displayed some amazing bodies of work in the past.
Sakshi Tanwar, Saiyami Kher, and Divya Dutta are seen in titular roles. Sharmajee Ki Beti will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from June 28 onward.
For the uninitiated, Tahira is the wife of Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana. She has been in the public eye ever since his debut with Vicky Donor. She has even authored two books titled `I Promise` and `Cracking the Code: My Journey in Bollywood`, which happen to be about Ayushmann`s journey in the film industry.
Tahira Kashyap`s Sharmajee Ki Beti stars Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, and Saiyami Kher in pivotal roles. In an interview, the debutant opened up about her experience directing her first film, her love for storytelling, how the movie breaks cliches, and everything in between.
Tahira Kashyap on direction, storytelling, and breaking cliches
Being a star wife, fans assumed she must have had an inner look at the film industry, thus making her filmmaking process rather easier. However, her experience as a director was the polar opposite.When asked about the pressure of delivering a certain kind of story in today`s evolving cinema, Kashyap said, “Since it`s my first film, you might not be familiar with how the algorithm works; it`s evident from the portrayal of my leading ladies, all five of them, including the kids. The cliche is broken right there, as you are not adhering to a certain age group or a certain type of woman."
Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana Recalls Breaking Up With Tahira Kashyap, Says Its Difficult To Deal With Fame
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"So, it just came from that. Kyuki abhi exposure nahi tha to numbers, commerce, algorithms, OTT, and cinema (because I did not have exposure to numbers, commerce, algorithms, OTT, and cinema). It started as a passion project. As I write and make more films, the feedback and understanding I gain from narrations help me improve," she further added.
She continued, "Of course, some filtering happens along the way. If people don`t come to the theater and watch the film, it`s difficult to secure funding. However, this project originates from a place of pure storytelling and love for the characters and the story I want to tell.”
More about Sharmajee Ki Beti
The upcoming film that will stream on Amazon Prime Video is based on a fresh take on the lives of five women who come from different walks of life yet manage to connect with each other.These stories are heartwarming and break cliches about every woman, regardless of the prototype. Tahira Kashyap brings in an excellent ensemble of actresses who have displayed some amazing bodies of work in the past.
Sakshi Tanwar, Saiyami Kher, and Divya Dutta are seen in titular roles. Sharmajee Ki Beti will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from June 28 onward.
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