Set in the pilgrim city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Mulk is an angry film that brings to the silver screen critical issues of Islamophobia, terrorism and custodial torture.
A movie that is receiving standing ovations in China, 'Dying to Survive' is based on the true story of Lu Yong who was arrested for selling 'illegal' Indian drugs.
Ratnam could be called quite brave for weaving stories centered on human relationships against a backdrop of Indian politics and terrorism during a very turbulent period in India.
On this day, which marks his death anniversary, we dive into the untold story behind India’s first-of-its-kind sci-fi film that Satyajit Ray was to direct but which never saw the light of day.