Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

Legendary Bengali filmmaker Aparna Sen began her career as an actress in Satyajit Ray’s Teen Kanya. Over six decades, she has directed 17 films and is the only woman in India to win the National Award for Best Director twice, for 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) and Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002). Sen is hailed as India’s ‘renaissance woman,’ influencing generations through her work as a director, actress, feminist, and political activist.

Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen is the first film to encapsulate Sen’s six decades in cinema, paying tribute to her contributions to both filmmaking and social movements. It celebrates her advocacy for women’s rights, religious and ethnic minorities, pluralism, and diversity. Through Sen’s remarkable journey, the film offers a unique perspective on Indian cinema and society.