Chandigarh filmmaker Mukul Kapoor’s new film Tatva explores the vibrant 800-year-old Kumbhar community
Tatva delves into the intricate dynamics of legacy preservation and individual aspirations, exploring the transformative power of art amidst life's trials.
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Dhara, the insightful aunt, emerges as a guiding beacon, encouraging Vinayak to mend the frayed bonds with his father.“I have always been one to fall in love with processes and how beautifully flawed they can be,” shares Chandigarh-based filmmaker, writer, director, Mukul Kapoor, whose award-winning short fictional film ‘Tatva,’ which garnered multiple national and international film festival accolades and reached the semi-final stage at the prestigious Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival, released this week on Jio Cinema.
Kapoor gained recognition for his award-winning documentary film, ‘Ankuran: The Art of Idol Making,’ which revolves around the dying art form of murti kala highlighting the interdependence between art and the lives of idol makers.
Years ago, says Kapoor, who has written and directed the film, he embarked on a journey to explore the vibrant 800-year-old Kumbhar community nestled within the ancient alleyways of Kumbharwada in Dharavi.
It was there, amidst the artistry of pottery, that he found himself captivated by the process rather than the mere outcome. “The Kumbhars, with their deft hands, seamlessly melded the five elements of nature into vessels of beauty and utility. Immersing myself in their daily lives, staying with a local family, I realized the profound narrative woven into their existence—a story too compelling to overlook. This realization birthed the essence of our film. Guided by the esteemed Subhash Ghai, the production journey began, translating the essence of Kumbharwada onto the silver screen,” says Kapoor.
Tatva delves into the intricate dynamics of legacy preservation and individual aspirations, exploring the transformative power of art amidst life’s trials. At its heart are Dheeraj and Vinayak, a father and son navigating the delicate balance between tradition and modernity.
Dhara, the insightful aunt, emerges as a guiding beacon, encouraging Vinayak to mend the frayed bonds with his father. Alok Ulfat, Amardeep Jha, Smaran Tiwary, and Anuj Shaw grace the ensemble cast, infusing life into the characters.
“Their collective brilliance breathes soul into the narrative, and we were blessed to have some beautiful people on the team as the cast, and we hope with all our hearts that Tatva reaches its audience and that the audience reaches us,” adds Kapoor.
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