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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap to present Anuparna Roy's directorial debut 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', set to premiere at Venice Film Festival 2025
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Director Anurag Kashyap is all set to present Anuparna Roy's feature directorial debut 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', which will world premiere at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, reported Variety. The human drama marks India's only selection in Venice's Horizons strand, joining the ranks of previous films including Chaitanya Tamhane's 'Court' and Karan Tejpal's 'Stolen,' the latter of which recently bowed on Prime Video. Story follows an aspiring actress Starring Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' is a Mumbai-set feature. According to the outlet, the film follows Thooya, a migrant and aspiring actress who navigates Mumbai by leveraging beauty and wit, occasionally trading intimacy for opportunity. When she sublets her sugar daddy's upscale apartment to Swetha, a fellow migrant working a corporate job, the two women from seemingly different worlds begin sharing more than just living space. Amid Mumbai's relentless pulse, they discover silent empathy, though personal histories and wounds test their delicate connection in what the synopsis describes as "a strange and tender unfolding - of selfhood, of survival, of unexpected kinship. " "I have always believed in backing new talent, especially those who want to say something different, challenge the set norms by their ideas and beliefs," Kashyap said in a statement as quoted by Variety. "Ranjan and I have been associated with multiple such films over the years, and it's amazing to see such raw talent continuously coming up. Anuparna is definitely one such voice and we feel proud and happy to back her first feature," added Kashyap as quoted by Variety. Films where Kashyap and Singh have teamed on as producers include 'Little Thomas' and Berlin title 'Tiger's Pond,' reported Variety. Kashyap's endorsement comes as his own latest feature 'Bandar' (Monkey in a Cage), starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, preps for its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival.
Canada News.Net
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Canada News.Net
Anurag Kashyap to present Anuparna Roy's directorial debut 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', set to premiere at Venice Film Festival 2025
Washington DC [US], July 24 (ANI): Director Anurag Kashyap is all set to present Anuparna Roy's feature directorial debut 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', which will world premiere at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, reported Variety. The human drama marks India's only selection in Venice's Horizons strand, joining the ranks of previous films including Chaitanya Tamhane's 'Court' and Karan Tejpal's 'Stolen,' the latter of which recently bowed on Prime Video. Starring Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel, the Mumbai-set feature is produced by Bibhanshu Rai, Romil Modi, and Ranjan Singh, with co-production from Navin Shetty and Roy herself, reported Variety. According to the outlet, the film follows Thooya, a migrant and aspiring actress who navigates Mumbai by leveraging beauty and wit, occasionally trading intimacy for opportunity. When she sublets her sugar daddy's upscale apartment to Swetha, a fellow migrant working a corporate job, the two women from seemingly different worlds begin sharing more than just living space. Amid Mumbai's relentless pulse, they discover silent empathy, though personal histories and wounds test their delicate connection in what the synopsis describes as 'a strange and tender unfolding - of selfhood, of survival, of unexpected kinship.' 'I have always believed in backing new talent, especially those who want to say something different, challenge the set norms by their ideas and beliefs,' Kashyap said in a statement as quoted by Variety. 'Ranjan and I have been associated with multiple such films over the years, and it's amazing to see such raw talent continuously coming up. Anuparna is definitely one such voice and we feel proud and happy to back her first feature,' added Kashyap as quoted by Variety. Films where Kashyap and Singh have teamed on as producers include 'Little Thomas' and Berlin title 'Tiger's Pond,' reported Variety. Kashyap's endorsement comes as his own latest feature 'Bandar' (Monkey in a Cage), starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, preps for its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. (ANI)
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Anurag Kashyap Supports Songs Of Forgotten Trees, India's Official Entry to Venice Film Festival
Anurag Kashyap supports Anuparna Roy's debut film Songs of Forgotten Trees, premiering at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, starring Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has extended his support to Songs of Forgotten Trees, a powerful new film by debutant director Anuparna Roy, by joining the project as presenter. The film has earned a significant milestone, being the only Indian title selected for a world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The festival is scheduled to take place from August 27 to September 6 at Venice Lido, Italy. Songs of Forgotten Trees will be screened in the Orizzonti section, which showcases global cinema that reflects fresh voices, innovative styles, and independent storytelling. The film stars Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel in lead roles and is produced by Bibhanshu Rai, Romil Modi, and Ranjan Singh, with co-production by Navin Shetty and Roy herself. Kashyap, known for championing emerging voices in Indian cinema, said in a statement: 'I have always believed in backing new talent, especially those who want to say something different, challenge the set norms by their ideas and beliefs… Anuparna is definitely one such voice and we feel proud and happy to back her first feature." Set in Mumbai, the film explores the evolving dynamic between two migrant women—Thooya, an aspiring actress navigating the city's chaos through charm and survival instincts, and Swetha, a corporate professional who becomes her unexpected housemate. According to the official synopsis, what begins as a shared living arrangement slowly unfolds into a deeper connection shaped by empathy, vulnerability, and past traumas. Roy, who self-financed the film while juggling three corporate jobs, said the narrative was deeply personal. 'Despite having one of the largest film industries in the world by volume, we rarely tell stories of the marginalised—of those excluded by class, caste, and gender," she shared. The story was born from Roy's search for her childhood friend Jhuma Nath, a survivor of child marriage. 'This film carries her memories," Roy added. (With inputs from PTI) First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Anurag Kashyap to present India's Venice Film Festival Selection ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has come on board as a presenter for the feature directorial debut of Anuparna Roy's Songs of Forgotten Trees. The movie will premiere at the prestigious 82nd Venice Film Festival. The human drama is the only Indian film to be selected in the esteemed Orizzonti section, a launchpad for innovative storytelling that has previously honoured films like Chaitanya Tamhane's Court and Karan Tejpal's Stolen, which recently dropped on Prime Video. Starring Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel, Songs of Forgotten Trees is produced by Bibhanshu Rai, Romil Modi and Ranjan Singh and follows the story of two women and how their lives get intertwined in Mumbai. According to the official synopsis, the film follows the story of Thooya, a migrant and aspiring actress, who survives the city by leveraging beauty and wit, occasionally trading intimacy for opportunity. When she sublets her sugar daddy's upscale apartment to Swetha, a fellow migrant working in a corporate job, the two women—seemingly from different worlds— begin to share more than just a space. Amid the relentless pulse of Mumbai, they discover a silent empathy. But as personal histories, desires, and wounds resurface, their delicate connection is tested. What follows is not a rupture, but a strange and tender unfolding—of selfhood, of survival, of unexpected kinship. 'I have always believed in backing new talent, especially those who want to say something different, challenge the set norms by their ideas and beliefs,' Kashyap said in a statement about why he decided to present the feature. 'Ranjan and I have been associated with multiple such films over the years, and it's amazing to see such raw talent continuously coming up. Anuparna is definitely one such voice and we feel proud and happy to back her first feature,' said Kashyap, whose own feature film Bandar, starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, will have its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. Director Anuparna Roy, who initially self-funded Songs of Forgotten Trees while juggling three corporate jobs in Mumbai, said she is drawn to stories that the mainstream 'continues to ignore.' ALSO READ:Anurag Kashyap slams Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos over 'Sacred Games' remarks 'Despite having one of the largest film industries in the world by volume, we rarely tell stories of the marginalized—of those excluded by class, caste, and gender. I want to change that. I want to speak of the miseries I've witnessed and lived through, not just as an Indian but as a global citizen. I believe that telling these stories might give voice to the unheard, offer solace to some, and perhaps even inspire others. 'My search for this story began with the search for my childhood friend, Jhuma Nath, whose child marriage was carried out under a man-made social order and a failed government scheme. This film carries her memories,' she added. Ranjan Singh of Flip Films called Anuparna a 'unique voice,' which compelled him to back the feature. 'I had seen her short (Run to the River) and I remembered one line pitch to me at a film pitch event, and that stayed with me for the longest time.' Songs of Forgotten Trees is co-produced by Navin Shetty and Anuparna Roy.
UPI
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Fernanda Torres, Mohammad Rasoulof join Venice Film Festival jury
1 of 5 | Fernanda Torres will serve on the competition jury at this year's Venice International Film Festival. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 18 (UPI) -- The 82nd Venice Film Festival announced new additions to this year's competition jury, including Fernanda Torres and Mohammad Rasoulof. The festival announced Brazilian actress Torres and Iranian director Rasoulof will be joined by French director and screenwriter Stéphane Brizé, Italian director and screenwriter Maura Delpero, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Director Alexander Payne was previously announced as the president of this year's jury, which will select the winner of the Golden Lion for best film. The panel will also choose the winners of the Silver Lion Grand Jury prize, Silver Lion for best director, the Coppa Volpi awards for best actor and best actress, the best screenplay award, a special jury prize and the Marcello Mastroianni Award for best young actor or actress. #BiennaleCinema2025 The International Juries have been selected for the #Venezia82 Competition, for #Orizzonti and for the "Luigi De Laurentiis" Venice Award for a Debut Film. Discover all the personalities convened as members of the three Juries, chaired respectively by... La Biennale di Venezia (@la_Biennale) July 18, 2025 The 82nd Venice Film Festival will open Aug. 27 and run through Sept. 6.
