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Tara

Directed by Ashutosh S. Shankar2025India/UK/USA23 mins

A Dalit trans woman navigates love and identity after falling for an upper-caste man, forcing her to confront the silence around her caste. Tara is the story of a 26-year-old Dalit trans woman who meets a singer named Aman at a queer party, sparking an immediate connection. As their night unfolds through the streets of South Bombay, Tara brings him home — only to quietly hide a portrait of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar before letting him in. While she's open about her trans identity, Tara hesitates to reveal her caste, especially after noticing a janeu on Aman's body. Their growing closeness forces Tara to confront the internal tensions between her caste and gender identity. Tara explores the complexities of intersectionality, love, and the quiet resilience of those navigating layered marginalizations in a modern, urban India.

'Tara' is screening in:

It’s a Family Affair

This program looks at the relationships we have with our families and with ourselves. From self-love to the love of your deceased grandma, this collection of shorts will have you in your feels.

Expected Guests

Ashutosh S. Shankar
Director
Zena Sagar
Producer
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Director
Ashutosh S. Shankar
Year
2025
Country
India, UK, USA
Running Time
23 mins
Language
Hindi & English
Premiere
World
Cast/Participants
Siya Malasi, Sankalp Joshi, Sukanya Gurav, Sumali Khaniwale