IFFM Panel Discussion: East meets West

The fast shrinking world has led us to an array of opportunities to collaborate with people across the Earth in their varied creative pursuits. While directionally opposite, lines between the cinematic universe of the East and the West is fast blurring, thereby giving us a wonderful new-world fusion of truly global cinema. Some of the most promising talents to this effect are actors Ali Fazal and Frieda Pinto who’ve carved a niche for themselves as actors representing the Indian voice world over, joining them is producer Tabrez Noorani who’s responsible for projects that showcase a flavour of India to the global film watching populace and producer, director, actor and motivational speaker Namrata Singh Gujral who has been recognised for creative and commercial expertise on co production between Hollywood and Bollywood. Who better than film critic par excellence Rajeev Masand to helm a discussion on how the East meets West with these shining stalwarts of the fraternity.

Rajeev Masand in conversation with Rani Mukerji

Think of Gold standards of Acting and you’ll think of Rani Mukerji! The effortlessness of her craft not only amazes her fellow actors but also makes her the subject of their envy. With path-breaking performances in films like Black, Yuva, Hey Ram and Mardaani, Rani has often broken the glass ceiling and forged a unique path for herself. With her recent smash-hit Hichki, Rani proves once again that she is truly the reigning queen of Bollywood. Watch her in conversation with Rajeev Masand as they delve into her process, her choices and the future of Indian cinema.