Since its release, Kaala has remained a crucial conversation starter about racial discrimination and social consciousness in Indian society.
Film Verdict
What Works: Bold storytelling on an urgent social issue; raises awareness about discrimination within India.
What Doesn’t: Limited production budget reflects in execution; needs post-production completion.
Verdict: A necessary indie film that challenges Indian hypocrisy on racial discrimination. Worth supporting for its message and courage.
Kaala- Showcasing The Underlying Hypocrisy In Us
Drugs, guns, robbery, mugging, goons, who comes to your mind when you think of all this? What is the picture that is painted in your mind? Well, the most common answer is- A Black Person.
Films, TV, Media and Politicians always tend to portray black people like the above. They are shown as the ‘bad guys’, someone you should be wary of. But, more often than not, it is a case of racial discrimination and stereotyping.
In our own country, where we complain of racial discrimination being inflicted upon us in other countries, we tend to do the same to the people who come from the African countries, for better opportunities.
The First Indian Film About Racial Discrimination Against Africans
To show the gravity of the situation and to educate Indians and the world about it, filmmakers Tarun Jain and Nasira Khan have set out to make a film on it, titled ‘Kaala’ (black).
Kaala is about the racial discrimination against the African citizens that took place in Delhi and its adjoining areas between 2016 till mid of 2017.
The film characterises the caged mindsets, dying humanity and barbaric attitude in civilised times.
The shooting of the film has been completed. The team is now looking to raise, Rs. 5 lakhs to finish the post-production of the film.
They started a crowdfunding campaign for the same and have managed to raise Rs. 2.17 lakhs. You can take a look at the project here-https://www.wishberry.in/
Why Should You Believe In Them And Why Should You Fund This Project?
8 months of research, two months of workshops, one month of pre-production and 5 days of shoot in biting cold winter nights is what Kaala is all about. The film promises to be a compelling watch both narratively, as well as aesthetically. If you feel like there’s a shortfall of good quality cinema in India, support us. Because you’ll also pave a path for other independent filmmakers trying to make good cinema on pressing current issues by showing them that they have an audience.
With the world in a political turmoil over race and religion, the filmmakers hope that Kaala will be a film that can convey to the audience a message of tolerance and kindness.
More About The Filmmaker
Based in Delhi, Tarun Jain is an award-winning filmmaker who has been involved in filmmaking for over a decade now. He has written & directed three short films, including Kaala.
His first short film ‘Aakhir/At Last’ was screened at 43 festivals all over the world, winning 6 awards and 5 nominations. He is also won the ‘Remi Gold Winner‘ award at the prestigious Worldfest Houston for ‘Best Short’.
We, at VoxSpace, are doing our bit to support the project. If you think it is a story worthy of your time and money and is a project which should see the light of the day, do help/support in any way possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaala film about?
Kaala is an Indian independent film that documents racial discrimination faced by African citizens in Delhi and surrounding areas between 2016 and mid-2017. It explores stereotyping, media portrayal, and the hypocrisy of Indians facing racism abroad while perpetrating it domestically.
Who are the filmmakers behind Kaala?
Kaala was created by filmmakers Tarun Jain and Nasira Khan, who initiated a crowdfunding campaign to complete the film’s post-production. Their vision was to educate Indians and the world about racial discrimination through cinema.
Is Kaala India’s first film on racial discrimination?
Yes, Kaala is recognized as India’s first feature film specifically addressing racial discrimination against African citizens. It stands out as a pioneering indie project tackling a socially important but underrepresented topic in Indian cinema.
How much funding did Kaala raise for production?
The filmmakers launched a Wishberry crowdfunding campaign seeking Rs. 5 lakhs for post-production. They successfully raised Rs. 2.17 lakhs through crowdfunding, demonstrating audience support for this important social commentary film.
What does Kaala film reveal about Indian society?
Kaala exposes the caged mindsets, dying humanity, and barbaric attitudes that persist in civilized times. It highlights Indian hypocrisy regarding racial discrimination—complaining about discrimination abroad while perpetuating it against African migrants domestically.
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