It took one of India’s most skilled directors to give the nation an insight into the fragility of youth in times of turmoil. The film is set in a volatile Punjab in the aftermath of ‘Operation Blue Star’ and narrates the story of Kripaal (Chandrachur Singh), who joins an extremist group, driven by the angst of personal loss and an ideological conflict that had gripped the state in the late 80s. The film’s grim narrative in a cold Punjab and its heart-breaking music, run parallel with the reality of the freezing Indian state, burning with the fire of lost innocence.
Director – Gulzar
-
Hi, I'm Frank Raj
Frank Raj is the author of Desh Aur Diaspora. For 25 years, he was the Editor & Publisher of The International Indian magazine, Dubai. Earlier, Frank studied journalism in the U.S.A., and has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Falmouth University, U.K., He is working on his first novel, The Last Religion as well as on a nonfiction book, The Sinner’s Bible and on 101 Poems For The Spiritual Traveller. Frank and his wife Christine now live in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. A former columnist for The Washington Times Communities online. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome! Please email Frank at frankraj08@gmail.com
