Click to play videoNew Delhi: Ramchand Pakistani, Nandita Das's first Pakistani movie was screened at the 10th Osian's Cinefan film festival in New Delhi.
It is a movie made in Pakistan about a Pakistani dalit boy who crosses the border accidentally and lands himself in an Indian jail.
“It is about these accidental border crossings that happen where innocent people cross the border and they suddenly find themselves as suspects and they land up in jail. And I play the role of the mother of a seven-year-old child who accidentally crosses the border,” says Nandita Das.
And how was the whole experience of making a movie in Pakistan?
“The film industry there is not as big as ours. In fact it is very small and most of their talent comes from television. The good part was that, they were all enthusiastic and they all gave in their 100 per cent. But yes, they lacked experience,” explains Nandita.
Both Nandita Das and the director of the movie, Mehreen Jabbar believe that more cross-border films is what both India and Pakistan need to strengthen ties.
“I think the lifting of the ban to get Indian films in Pakistan is a very good idea because our cinema is declining. The cinema houses are broken down. And now, there is a revival in the industry. Also with Khuda Ke Liye doing so well, our own cinema is beginning to show signs of growth,” says Mehreen Jabbar.
Nandita hopes that such movies help to strengthen ties between India and Pakistan. “I do hope whether it was Khuda Ke Liye or Khaamosh Paani or now this movie, that we will get to know a lot about them," says Nandita.
She adds, "They know a lot about us. They see it through all our mainstream cinema and television. I think it is time that we stop playing the big brother and get to know about our neighbouring countries as well. So, the perception of this enemy figure will also disappear slowly."
Meanwhile, it can only be hoped that Bollywood and Pakistan film industry come together to bridge existing gaps between the two nations.
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