Indian independent cinema

Rima Das Says ‘Village Rockstars 2’ Delay Exposes the Fragility of India’s Independent Cinema Ecosystem

Acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Rima Das has spoken candidly about the delayed theatrical release of 'Village Rockstars 2', using the moment to spotlight the structural weaknesses facing independent cinema in India. Her remarks also underscore the challenges of making films with children and natural settings, and the urgent need for a stronger support system for filmmakers from the Northeast.