FILM TITLE

Swaha- In the Name of Fire

16+

21st May 2025 | 09:00 PM
Stein Auditorium

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Country
India
Genre

Drama, Horror

Language
Magahi
Duration
99 mins
Director

Abhilash Sharma

Festival And Awards

Golden Goblet Award For Best Director and Best Actor at Shanghai International Film Festival; Honourable Mention for Best Direction at Dhaka International Film Festival; Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress at SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York; Third Best Indian Film at Bengaluru International Film Festival; Best Indian Feature Film at Kodaikanal International Film Festival 

Synopsis

In a remote village, Rukhiya and Phekan, from the Dalit community, face daily struggles and social discrimination. When village work halts due to a traditional celebration, Phekan leaves for the city but is betrayed, exploited, and left with nothing. Rukhiya, left alone, endures isolation and cruel judgment from the villagers. Haunted by past traumas and strange whispers, she loses touch with reality. Nehura, a crematorium worker, struggles with guilt after cremating an unknown body for alcohol. Seeking redemption, his path unexpectedly crosses with Rukhiya and Phekan, revealing a deep spiritual connection that binds them in a journey of madness and awakening.

  • Cast

    Chandra Shekhar Dutta, Satya Ranjan, Sonalli Sharmisstha, Buloo Kumar, Sarbind Kumar, Kunal Kumar, Ravi Kumar

  • Producer

    Vikash Sharma

  • Screenplay

    Shilpee Bhardwaj, Abhilash Sharma

  • Cinematography

    Devendra Golatkar

  • Editing

    Suresh Pai, Abhilash Sharma

  • Sound

    Mohandas V. P.

  • Music

    Devarshi