Trailer Launch Of Gulabi Gang

Gulabi Gang, a feature-length documentary, will be released in theatres across India on February 21, 2014. The film is being presented by actor/ producer Sohum Shah, who cinemagoers will remember from last year’s breakthrough feature, Ship of Theseus. It follows Sampat Paland the feisty women of her Gulabi Gang as they combat gender violence, caste oppression and widespread corruption in the badlands of Bundelkand in central India.

Gulabi Gang marks Shah’s foray into distribution. “The film has a great story, and is highly entertaining,” he reasoned. Speaking about the film’s relevance in Indian society he added, “I’ve always believed that cinema is a great medium for education. A film like this can help spread awareness on the current state of gender inequality in India.” Shah chose to release the film as he is, “Working towards changing the way Indian audiences look at documentaries. Just as so many people came forward to support us when we released Ship of Theseus, I feel like it’s my turn to lend my support to a film that I feel needs to be seen.”

Directed by Nishita Jain (who also co-produced the film through her Raintree Films banner), the film is supported by Norway-based Piraya Films and Final Cut For Real from Denmark, among other international participants. It has won five international awards, including Best Film at the Dubai International Film Festival and Best Documentary, awarded by the International Association of Women In Radio and Television (AIWRT). It also enjoys the distinction of being the first Indian documentary to have a theatrical release abroad, having released in Norway last year.